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.
Web Accessibility: Where Do We Stand?
When it comes to web accessibility, the government has long kept from giving any clear ruling, until recently. In light of new court rulings, Susanna Wojtkowiak dives into accessibility issues, common mistakes that can lead to lawsuits, and why being accessible is not optional, but essential.
A Compensation Revolution Started by a CEO
Chip Filson ponders the idea of reinventing employee pay, starting not by analyzing minimum wage, but with the CEO’s pay.
Prize-Linked Savings Allowed in Bill Passed by Pennsylvania House of Representatives
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 331 sponsored by Representative Rosemary Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) allowing incentive-based savings programs and protecting financial institutions from offering cannabis-related business services, reports Esteban Camargo.
