Applications for CDFI Fund Suspended Between Oct. 1 and April 3
The Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund recently announced that as it prepares for upcoming changes to its application process it will be suspending new applications and Target Market Modifications between October 1, 2022 and April 3, 2023, reports Esteban Camargo.
Why Your Credit Union Should Offer CPR Classes
Having staff at your credit union CPR certified can be the difference between life and death in a medical emergency. Ashton Dilts covers some of the main reasons offering these certification classes at your credit union is important and how you can get started.
The Housing Market Nightmare: How We Got Here and How Credit Unions Can Help
It’s no secret that the current housing market in the US is a nightmare. With limited inventory and skyrocketing prices, competition is steep and affordability is a struggle. So where do credit unions come in? Vivian Colligan has a few ideas.
When Less Is More: NCUA Board’s Mid-Year Operating Budget Review
According to Chip Filson, the NCUA is guilty of consistent budget increases and out-of-control spending. But with a budget review on the horizon, will the board opt to change this?
House Passes Bill on NCUA Third-Party Authority and Marijuana Banking
Last week, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act. Emily Claus details what parts of the bill impact credit unions and what changes can be expected.
Weeks Into Months: Planning Communications for the Long Term
An effective lengthy email campaign relies on more than just the right information, says Andrew Macmillan. The best combine creative inspiration with just enough consistent design to tie the whole series together for the reader.
Credit Unions and Community: The Importance of Volunteering
Marketing expert Megan Tenbusch reminds credit unions not only of their obligation to support their communities but also of the incentives that come along with it.
Mount Stupid and the Valley of Despair
Xtend CEO Liz Winninger discusses the Gartner Hype Cycle in how it relates to business and how you can overcome the Valley of Despair.
USPS Banking Pilot Faces Legality Issues From Multiple Opponents
In September of 2021, the United States Postal Service announced it would begin a new program at a few select offices wherein people could cash their paychecks or business checks in exchange for gift cards. Participants could cash checks up to $500. The program at the time was met with...
When Swans Attack: Identifying Threats to a Credit Union’s Business Continuity
Business Continuity Coordinator Patrick Schumaker discusses the threat assessment process of a robust business continuity plan, and why it is important to consider all risks—even those that seem outlandish.
