Are Credit Union Members “American Idiots”?
Chip Filson ponders if credit unions have a low opinion of their members, as he reviews a recent case of a non-essential merger (in which executives were bonused hundreds of thousands of dollars) and the members who tried to stop it.
Credit Unions: Time to Reveal Those Best Kept Secrets
We know credit unions have a lot that the big banks don’t, but do potential members know this, or are credit unions tucking these benefits away? Amy Miller explains what credit unions best-kept secrets are and why it’s so important they start marketing them.
Adopting and Adapting for Member Acquisition
To aid in credit unions’ never-ending campaign to win over younger generations, Brian Hufford shares data and insight on what these new members prioritize most and how your credit union can align with those needs.
Threats to Coop Democracy
Chip Filson contemplates threats to cooperative democracy that start internally, namely, with the NCUA.
The Overdraft Issue
Overdraft fees have long been the topic of debate, with the CFPB looking to severely limit or get rid of them entirely and credit unions, in return, looking to get rid of the CFPB entirely. But there are two sides, maybe even three, to every story. Emily Claus examines the overdraft issue, the various perspectives on it, and what potential outcomes there might be.
The Importance of Nurturing New Employee Relationships
Kasey Olchowski explains the benefits of having regular check-ins with your employees, even after their orientation period, and what insights this can bring an organization.
Industry Survey Reveals Current Digital Technologies Adoption Rates
A recent industry study offers insight on how quickly credit unions are adapting new digital tools and automation for internal workflows and what might be holding others back from doing so.
When There Were Two National Credit Union Trade Associations
In a post CUNA/NAFCU merger industry, Chip Filson contemplates what might have been lost in the move; namely, a difference of opinion.
Time Management Tips for Project Coordinators
We are all guilty of getting distracted or overwhelmed at work and failing to manage our time as well as we could. But time management is an essential concept, especially for project coordinators. Thankfully, Kasey Olchowski has some pro tips on how to keep yourself organized and on task.
Regulation as a Service
Chip Filson calls for credit union regulation to be separated from the hands of the NCUA and placed back in the hands of experts who can provide it as a service.
