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Stress Testing the CU Business Model: Is the 'Cost of Carry' Too Heavy?

By Peter Westerman

There has never been a more appropriate time for all financial institutions, particularly CUs,

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Is Your CU Ready for Critical Consumer Compliance Changes?

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The Time Is Now to Harness the Power of CU Philosophy

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May 05, 2009

Preliminary Steps for CUs on the New COBRA Subsidy Requirements

The HR news pipeline has been filled with information regarding the COBRA subsidy enacted in February as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Don't feel alone if you're still not sure what, exactly, to do about it.

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April 28, 2009

The Real Fear in This Economy Is How CUs Prepare for the Recovery

Let's be honest-most of the time during the current recession, most credit unions have been able to stand on the sidelines without being too directly impacted.

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April 28, 2009

Trust Is the Key in Financial Services, No Matter the Age

The past six months have been an economic roller coaster. Public perceptions of the financial industry have been changing rapidly.

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April 21, 2009

Why Credit Cards Are the Next Growth Opportunity for Many Credit Unions

Successful businesses find growth opportunities in down economic times.

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April 14, 2009

Marketing, Technology and Staking Your Claim in a Down Economy

In the early months of the financial meltdown, credit unions were being hailed as the silver lining around the dark financial cloud.

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April 14, 2009

Credit Unions Must Put Strategy Behind Their Strategic Planning

The trouble with our times is that the future is not what it used to be. Too many credit unions are living on borrowed time as well as outdated business models.

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April 07, 2009