Commentary

In the waning days of December, U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson ensconced himself in a smoke-filled back room (well, presumably that's where it was; that's where shady deals are so often made) with the heads of several large banks, including Citigroup, Wells Fargo and Washington Mutual. Also present were the...

For credit unions looking for ways to increase loan volume, used car sales are an excellent vehicle. And the more credit union employees understand new car depreciation and how to help members maximize the value of used cars, the easier it will be to drive up loan volume.

There seemed to be some good news reported recently on employee participation in 401(k) plans. A new study from the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) and the Investment Company Institute (ICI) indicated the average participant balance increased from $67,760 in 1999 to $121,202 at year-end 2006. Could it be employees...

Recently, I took action in the best interests of the credit union movement.

This is a good news story. It describes accounts of lightning action, bold decision-making and nerve in the face of bitter opposition.

Strategic Planning is a process that should guide your credit union toward your desired future--or it can be an exercise in futility that drains valuable resources, time and efforts.