Michigan Credit Unions Offer Appreciation But Also Urge Caution to Governor
On Wednesday, May 13, over 400 credit union representatives met virtually with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) Director Anita Fox to discuss the state of the industry.
Cracking the Password Code (So Hackers Can’t Crack Yours)
We’ve all heard the password speech before, but current conditions have made increased security an absolute necessity. Information Security Analyst Mike Bechtel offers six tips to keeping your accounts as protected as possible.
Credit Union Branches Aren’t Disappearing, They’re Adapting
Despite age old rumors suggesting brick and mortar branches will eventually lose out to online services, Emily Claus argues that physical branches remain in high demand and will continue to evolve with technology.
The Good and Bad of Temp to Perm Cards
In a follow up to her article on instant issue cards, Megan Ernsberger weighs the pros and cons of the instant issue alternative, temp-to-perm cards, and how to decide what works best for your credit union.
Covering Your Bases: Remote Work Security Concerns for Credit Unions
As policies change and we all learn to adapt to new environments, many are taking advantage of the situation, trying to find weaknesses in credit union’s security. Matt Sawtell wants to make sure you have your bases covered and aren’t leaving your members vulnerable to an attack.
The Greatest Generation: What They Did for Credit Unions
As we celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE-Day, Chip Filson reflects on other contributions made by the Greatest Generation that helped shape the future of America.
Getting the Most From Software Releases
Technical writer Alycia Meyers cautions against falling under the spell of fancy writing in vendor’s software releases and urges credit unions to critically analyze how their vendors convey information to their clients, what they include, and what they don’t.
Improve Your Lead Generation With a Faster Website Part Two
Casey Smith, in the second installment of his series regarding your website’s speed, answers daunting questions such as what to do if your site’s speed is less than ideal and how you can go about identifying the culprit and fixing the issue.
Looking Outside the Credit Union: Spotlight on ATL Federal Credit Union
As Michigan restaurants face their second month of closures, ATL Federal Credit Union is encouraging members to support local establishments and rewarding them for their effort. CEO Robert Shane details the inspiration for the project and how you can get involved.
Credit Union Success Belongs to the People
CU*Answers CEO Randy Karnes responds to the NACUSO article “Do CUSOs Really Make a Difference”, and suggests that CUSOs have less to do with credit union success than the mentalities of the people that make them up.
