Credit union mergers have been at the forefront of news for years now, with industry professionals expressing disappointment and concern over the trend. But are mergers a worrisome sign or simply a symptom of a much larger trend at play? Emily Claus reports on the Consolidation Curve and where we our industry fits into it.

Credit unions are in the bulk email-sending business, whether they know it or not, and need to pay attention to changing industry and technical requirements, or they may soon find themselves unable to send any emails to anyone, says Dave Wordhouse.
As Thanksgiving approaches, Emily Claus reminds credit unions to use the opportunity to show both their members and their staff how much they appreciate them.
Following the NCUA’s proposal to streamline the chartering process earlier this year, the NCUA Inspector General has announced he will be doing an audit on the process to determine its effectiveness, reports David Baumann of CUCollaborate.
Often, website updates focus on aesthetics—layout, content, brand colors, and banners—but fail to delve into the backend updates websites require to deliver those visuals quickly and effectively. David Damstra explains which essential updates you might be overlooking.
Homebuying can be a complex and overwhelming endeavor for anyone, but especially for first time buyers and younger generations who may not understand the entire process or how to achieve their goals. Kyle McIlmurray details ways credit unions can better support young buyers in getting their dream home.
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