Stop Playing the Victim Card: How Credit Unions Can Reclaim Their Power
Marketing expert Bo McDonald sends a stark wake up to credit unions: it’s time to stop playing the victim and start embracing our underdog status instead of using it to hold ourselves back.
Credit Unions Tracking Several Bills in Congress
With several bills concerning credit union matters under consideration in Congress, Emily Claus clears the confusion and lays out what pieces of legislation credit unions should be keeping their eyes on and why.
Effective Cash Management
Becky Frankowski offers a few hidden tips and tricks for credit unions to effectively manage their cash flow and diversify their revenue in order to better support their members and increase the financial stability of the credit union.
Unified Teams Begin in the Meeting Room
A successful meeting cannot only further organizational objectives, but can unify your teams and build trust and morale. Julie Gessner reveals the four Ps of planning and executing the perfect meeting to ensure all attendees walk away committed to the end goal.
The Secret Sauce for Successful Onboarding Strategies
Kasey Olchowski shares the perfect onboarding recipe, one created by a team of credit unions that encompasses five key ingredients for success with a sprinkle of customization.
NCUA Board Chair Kyle Hauptman Requests Feedback for Strategic Plan
Following the NCUA’s unorthodox one-person board meeting in May, Chairman Kyle Hauptman has requested input from the credit union industry on the upcoming NCUA 2026-2030 Strategic Plan. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports on the plan and what might be expected as budget cuts loom large.
Taxation is Not a Systemic Threat to Credit Unions
As the industry celebrates the recent tax-exemption win, Chip Filson issues a stark reminder that taxation is not the biggest threat the industry faces. Instead, the real danger is coming from inside the industry and the erosion of the member-owner role.
Sub-Optimal Fraud Prevention Hurts Member Experience and Hastens Member Churn
Frank Moreno explains how a credit union’s lack of modern fraud prevention technology can spurn away younger generations and lead them into the arms of a new financial institution.
Credit Unions: Trusted for Members in an Era of Tariffs, Uncertainty, and Rising Auto Costs
As the current economic environment continues to take its toll on members, Tim Blochowiak shares how credit unions can step up to support their members’ needs during this period of uncertainty.
NCUA Holds First Board Meeting Since Dismissals
Operating as a one-member board, NCUA Chairman Kyle Hauptman held the organization’s first board meeting since the dismissals of fellow board members Tanya Otsuka and Todd Harper, Emily Claus reports.
