The Credit Card Competition Act and Its Implications for Card Rewards

The Credit Card Competition Act and Its Implications for Card Rewards

As we continue this two-part series on interchange, Esteban Camargo discusses the Credit Card Competition Act of 2023, what supporters and opponents are saying about it, and what the aftermath of the 2010 Durbin Amendment might suggest is in store for credit cards.

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GAO Says CDFIs Need Help, NCUA Making $3.4 Million Available to Low-Income-Designated Credit Unions Through CDRLF Grants

GAO Says CDFIs Need Help, NCUA Making $3.4 Million Available to Low-Income-Designated Credit Unions Through CDRLF Grants

The Government Accountability Office recently published a study suggesting CDFIs and MDIs need more help acquiring and implementing technology to help low- and moderate-income communities; meanwhile the NCUA is opening its CDRLF grant program for 2024 to assist low-income-designated credit unions. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports.

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One State, a Credit Union CEO, and Financial Literacy

One State, a Credit Union CEO, and Financial Literacy

This Financial Literacy Month, Chip Filson shares the story of how the state of Kentucky is working to increase financial education within the school system and how one credit union CEO is stepping up to the plate to support these efforts.

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The Future of WordPress

The Future of WordPress

In the world of web design, WordPress is king, powering nearly half of all websites. But as technology develops, the platform must as well, but in what way? Sam Lechenet shares his insight into the future of WordPress and what new capabilities might be just around the corner.

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What is Interchange and Why Does it Matter to Credit Unions?

What is Interchange and Why Does it Matter to Credit Unions?

Financial literacy month continues with part one of Esteban Camargo’s two-part series on interchange income: what it is, why it’s important to credit unions, and what politicians are trying to change.

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Postal Service Banking Limps On Despite Lackluster Results of Pilot Program

Postal Service Banking Limps On Despite Lackluster Results of Pilot Program

US Postal Service advocates are still pushing the USPS check cashing service despite dismal results from the initial pilot, which they blame on poor scope and planning. But those in the bank and credit union industries still feel it’s unnecessary reports David Baumann.

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The Watchdog Continues to Rob the Henhouse

The Watchdog Continues to Rob the Henhouse

Vic Pantea questions the choices and comments made by NCUA Chairman Todd Harper, arguing his motives are to take member’s capital to cushion the organization’s budget.

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Four Reasons Your Credit Union Marketing Isn’t Working

Four Reasons Your Credit Union Marketing Isn’t Working

Finding the perfect marketing solution can be difficult, but nearly impossible when the credit union is standing in its own way. Bo McDonald of YourMarketingCo shares four reasons credit union marketing plans often fail and how you can avoid such pitfalls.

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Explaining Credit Union Allowance for Credit Losses and CECL

Explaining Credit Union Allowance for Credit Losses and CECL

As Financial Literacy Month kicks back off, Esteban Camargo continues his education series on the inner working of credit unions by examining Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses and Current Expected Credit Loss.

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The Fight Against the CFPB’s Late Fee Rule Continues, But Not In Texas

The Fight Against the CFPB’s Late Fee Rule Continues, But Not In Texas

In the latest update on pushback against the CFBP’s credit card late fee ruling, a Texas judge has rejected trade groups’ request for the suit to be filed in the lone star state—where the conditions are more favorable—instead of Washington D.C. Emily Claus reports.

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