Consumer Sentiments And Employee Insights (1Q 2017)
July 1, 2017
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Real comments from online review sites to inform strategies, policies, and practices.
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How To Think Like A Strategist? Be Like Ike.
July 1, 2017
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Ongoing planning beats static plans every time. Now’s the time to learn the practice of real strategic thinking.
State In The Spotlight: Idaho
July 1, 2017
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There are three times the number of credit unions than banks in Idaho, and members are making the most of the credit union movement. Idaho credit unions post the third-best performance among all 50 states for member, asset, loan, and share growth.
Why A New Merger Rule Is Vital
June 30, 2017
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A look at one recent merger shows how information shared and withheld can influence the outcome: the disappearance of yet another credit union with a proud, long history.
What Have We Enabled Our Members To Achieve?
June 29, 2017
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Answering that question and focusing on jobs to be done can create a more fruitful credit union-member relationship.
2 Real Millennials. 1 Real Mortgage. (Part 2)
June 28, 2017
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This millennial couple is moving into a mortgage. Follow their first-time homebuyer story.
Credit Unions, Resilience, And The American Dream
June 27, 2017
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On display at ACUC: Resilience in the credit union movement, among members, and at the institutions themselves.
How Southern Chautauqua FCU Builds Savings And Futures In Local Schools
June 26, 2017
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High-interest savings programs, financial education, and in-school branches form the backbone of the western New York cooperative’s strategy.
Some “Enchanted” Morning At The ACUC
June 26, 2017
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CUNA’s CEO issues a call for relevance while marketing guru Guy Kawasaki extols the “Art of Enchantment.”
Why A Stronger Voluntary Merger Rule Is Necessary
June 26, 2017
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The proposed NCUA rule would require payoffs to take place in the open, exposing merger deals to transparency before members give away millions in equity and member value.
Consumer Sentiments And Employee Insights (1Q 2017)
Real comments from online review sites to inform strategies, policies, and practices.
State In The Spotlight: Idaho
There are three times the number of credit unions than banks in Idaho, and members are making the most of the credit union movement. Idaho ...
Why A New Merger Rule Is Vital
A look at one recent merger shows how information shared and withheld can influence the outcome: the disappearance of yet another credit union with a ...
What Have We Enabled Our Members To Achieve?
Answering that question and focusing on jobs to be done can create a more fruitful credit union-member relationship.
2 Real Millennials. 1 Real Mortgage. (Part 2)
This millennial couple is moving into a mortgage. Follow their first-time homebuyer story.
Credit Unions, Resilience, And The American Dream
On display at ACUC: Resilience in the credit union movement, among members, and at the institutions themselves.
How Southern Chautauqua FCU Builds Savings And Futures In Local Schools
High-interest savings programs, financial education, and in-school branches form the backbone of the western New York cooperative’s strategy.
Some “Enchanted” Morning At The ACUC
CUNA's CEO issues a call for relevance while marketing guru Guy Kawasaki extols the “Art of Enchantment.”
Why A Stronger Voluntary Merger Rule Is Necessary
The proposed NCUA rule would require payoffs to take place in the open, exposing merger deals to transparency before members give away millions in equity ...
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In the age of smartphones and smartwatches, a strong physical branch network builds trust and credibility.
How Inflation Changed Credit Union Member Behavior
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Inflation has cooled, but its aftereffects still shape how credit union members spend, save, borrow, and relate to their credit union.
What’s In A Name: Chief Strategic Enablement Officer
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Risk gets a rebrand — and a bigger mandate — at MSUFCU, where a Strategic Enablement department helps initiatives move forward while keeping the organization safe and sound.
Aging Is An Adventure At My Credit Union
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A 55+ member club is helping the Minnesota cooperative strengthen long term relationships, support active aging, and rethink how it serves members later in life.
How A Child Savings Account Program Is Shaping Futures In Harbor Beach
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A public-private partnership in Michigan aims to influence opportunities after high school via a child savings account that provides yearly deposits and every reason to imagine what comes after graduation.
A Short Guide To Compliance With The New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.
The Opportunity For Credit Unions In NCUA’s New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Make your succession plan strategic and give it ‘teeth’ to reap the benefits of stronger governance and more effective C-suite leadership.
Manufactured Homes Help Close The Housing Affordability Gap
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Lower prices and better amenities are making pre-built homes an appealing option for credit unions looking to bolster their balance sheet and borrowers stymied by the affordable housing crisis.
How Prepared Are U.S. Workers For Retirement? The Answer Is, ‘Not Well.’
Andrew Lepczyk
Data from Vanguard shows retirement preparation declines with age, leaving no generation fully ready. The gap presents both a challenge and an opportunity for credit unions.
How To Think Like A Strategist? Be Like Ike.