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State Department FCU Shares Advice and Budgeting Tips on Reaching Youth

April 22, 2016 No Comments

The youth of America are increasingly faced with making financial decisions without the appropriate knowledge and education. Ninety-two percent of sophomores in college have at least one credit card. Compare that percentage to this one: 50.2% – a failing grade- was the average score among high school seniors on a financial knowledge survey. Furthermore, there has been a 50% increase in bankruptcie

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Educating Members One FICO Score at a Time

April 22, 2016 No Comments

According to recently released data from a bankrate.com survey, an astounding 45% of consumers do not know their credit score, and another 32% have never checked their credit report. In recognition of this startling trend BMI Federal Credit Union ($355M, Dublin, OH) launched an innovative, multi-purposed mail marketing campaign to address the issue head on.

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All Cards are Not Created Equal

April 22, 2016 No Comments

APL FCU in Maryland leveraged the CARD Act to teach their members about responsible credit card practices. They’ve seen new outstanding card balances triple from the year prior.

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State Department FCU Shares Advice and Budgeting Tips on Reaching Youth

April 22, 2016
The youth of America are increasingly faced with making financial decisions without the appropriate knowledge and education. Ninety-two percent of sophomores in college have at ...
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Supplier Diversity

April 22, 2016
Veridian encourages diversity not only through its membership, but also through its choices of suppliers.
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A Young Credit Department

April 22, 2016
GUASFCU offers repeat loan promotions that target repeat applicants.
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The New Attitude in Collections Is Give, Not Take

April 22, 2016
What your collection department can do to achieve success and stay “the good guys” in a tough economic and media environment.
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Piedmont Advantage Re-Energizes Its Card Offerings

April 22, 2016
A marketing campaign focused on new low rates and balance transfer opportunities resonates with consumers looking to switch their primary credit card relationship in the ...
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Educating Members One FICO Score at a Time

April 22, 2016
According to recently released data from a bankrate.com survey, an astounding 45% of consumers do not know their credit score, and another 32% have never ...
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Five Ways to Encourage Powerful Volunteerism

April 22, 2016
Volunteers help credit unions understand more clearly the needs and wants of the community. An active Board of Directors aids in membership and business growth.
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Local Businesses Grow the Industry and Strengthen the Economy

April 22, 2016
Eric King, vice president of Business Services, provides a first-person narrative of how Delta Community Credit Union is helping small- to medium-sized businesses in Georgia ...
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All Cards are Not Created Equal

April 22, 2016
APL FCU in Maryland leveraged the CARD Act to teach their members about responsible credit card practices. They’ve seen new outstanding card balances triple from ...
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A Creative Auto Solution

April 22, 2016
North Dakota credit union members might travel the map to find the perfect car, but they don't want the runaround in financing it.
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From left: Dave Valentine, chief lending and strategy officer at Illinois-based Consumers Credit Union, and his dad, Mike Valentine, CEO of BCU.

A Credit Union Bond Beyond Bloodlines

Aaron Passman

For Mike and Dave Valentine, the family business just happens to be credit unions. The father-son duo talk leadership styles, cooperative values, and the lessons they’ve learned from each other along the way.

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Colorful digital promo for Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union's Era's Tour-inspired HELOC campaign. It features bold “zero out-of-pocket costs” messaging and a call-to-action button.

Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is

Aaron Passman

Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.

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