October 9 2019

October 04, 2019

Issue Gallery

Analysis

Division Arises Over Payday Proposal

Critics say PAL II results in higher cost loans that could trap credit union members into a cycle of debt.

Features

Lessons From a Short-Lived Credit Union Dream

Peter Strozniak | October 04, 2019

Community HOPE FCU existed for only two years, but the founding CEO, Mark Koller, does not view it as a failure.

Technology Vendors, Credit Unions Upgrade & Convert Systems

Roy Urrico | October 04, 2019

Twenty vendors partner with credit unions to improve technology innovation and digital banking offerings.

Unveiled With Tahira Hayes

When the World Tells You No

Tahira Hayes | October 04, 2019

Rejection can be a character-building experience, a chance to get creative or a blessing in disguise.

Editor\'s Column

Talent Wars: What's the Secret to Finding and Keeping Your People?

Natasha Chilingerian | October 03, 2019

As credit unions continue to evolve their business models, it's becoming harder for them to find the talent they need.

Focus Report

Helping Credit Unions Become Trusted Centers for Homebuying Needs

Roy Urrico | October 04, 2019

NestReady helps CUs give members a better home purchasing experience and establishes them as trusted brands for doing so.

A Million and One Reasons to Participate in Technology Pilots

Jerry Bettens | October 04, 2019

Do you want your credit union to be an early adopter or a patient follower?

The Duty CUSOs Have to the Small Credit Union Movement

Howard Bufe | October 04, 2019

CUSOs must ensure small CUs are seen and supported, just as they see and support all members, regardless of their financial resources.

CUSOs Help Ease the Loan Participations Plunge

Larry Middleman & Trisha Bartkowski | October 04, 2019

To credit unions looking at entering loan participations, business services CUSO CUBG says, "Come on in, the water's fine!"

Guest Opinion

Earn Machine Learning Buy-In From the Right People

Jay Budzik | October 04, 2019

To get an ML project approved, you likely need to convince six key people that the effort is worthwhile.

Community News

CUs Support Single Parents, Domestic Violence Survivors & Grieving Kids

Tahira Hayes | September 27, 2019

This week's news includes a Box Car Rally and collection of colored drawings to benefit nonprofits.

People

6 Credit Unions Reveal Hires, Promotions & Departures

Tahira Hayes | September 30, 2019

This week's People news includes retirement announcements from two CEOs who led their cooperatives for over 20 years.