Consumer Sentiment Slides Amid Recession Fears
October 10, 2022
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High inflation and low unemployment are clashing, resulting in economic pessimism that hasn’t been seen in more than a decade.
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The Power Behind A ‘Strong’ Rebrand
October 10, 2022
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A charter change and FOM expansion prompted Kern Schools FCU to rebrand as Valley Strong, but it’s a new growth mindset that has turned the cooperative into a financial force.
Tackling Inflation And The Auto Industry, Part 1: Protecting Your Credit Union From Car Market Volatility
October 10, 2022
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Today’s larger loan balances and longer loan terms leave borrowers at risk of becoming upside down, which also increases risk for credit unions in their loan portfolios.
Fighting Food Insecurity 1 Financial Lesson At A Time
October 10, 2022
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A pilot program is making financial literacy information available in food banks as part of a long-term push by the league to fight food insecurity statewide.
How 1 Foundation Tackles 2 Mandates
October 10, 2022
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A new foundation from Excite Credit Union focuses on disaster relief and college savings to support its markets in California and North Carolina.
Personal Savings Rate Plummets
October 9, 2022
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After a pandemic-era spike, American consumers are saving at a lower rate than they have in over a decade.
Rebound And Reboot: Why Credit Unions Are Set For A Surge In Private Student Lending
October 7, 2022
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Attrition in the space will drive demand to traditional deposit-backed institutions. In turn, colleges and universities will seek stable, community-focused institutions that can support families.
A ‘Modern Payment Solution’ Doesn’t Only Mean Digital
October 5, 2022
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User experience is critical in the fight for institutional loyalty, and digital, although significant, is just one piece of the full puzzle
How To Expand Fraud-Fighting Capabilities With Linked Analysis
October 4, 2022
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Advanced fraud detection gives financial institutions more power to fight fraud or even stop it before it starts.
Buy Now, Pay Later The Member-Friendly Way
October 3, 2022
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Advantage Plus has entered the BNPL arena and is crafting a solution to ensure members don’t overextend themselves.
Consumer Sentiment Slides Amid Recession Fears
High inflation and low unemployment are clashing, resulting in economic pessimism that hasn’t been seen in more than a decade.
The Power Behind A ‘Strong’ Rebrand
A charter change and FOM expansion prompted Kern Schools FCU to rebrand as Valley Strong, but it’s a new growth mindset that has turned the ...
Tackling Inflation And The Auto Industry, Part 1: Protecting Your Credit Union From Car Market Volatility
Today’s larger loan balances and longer loan terms leave borrowers at risk of becoming upside down, which also increases risk for credit unions in their ...
Fighting Food Insecurity 1 Financial Lesson At A Time
A pilot program is making financial literacy information available in food banks as part of a long-term push by the league to fight food insecurity ...
How 1 Foundation Tackles 2 Mandates
A new foundation from Excite Credit Union focuses on disaster relief and college savings to support its markets in California and North Carolina.
Personal Savings Rate Plummets
After a pandemic-era spike, American consumers are saving at a lower rate than they have in over a decade.
Rebound And Reboot: Why Credit Unions Are Set For A Surge In Private Student Lending
Attrition in the space will drive demand to traditional deposit-backed institutions. In turn, colleges and universities will seek stable, community-focused institutions that can support families.
A ‘Modern Payment Solution’ Doesn’t Only Mean Digital
User experience is critical in the fight for institutional loyalty, and digital, although significant, is just one piece of the full puzzle
How To Expand Fraud-Fighting Capabilities With Linked Analysis
Advanced fraud detection gives financial institutions more power to fight fraud or even stop it before it starts.
Buy Now, Pay Later The Member-Friendly Way
Advantage Plus has entered the BNPL arena and is crafting a solution to ensure members don't overextend themselves.
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