New Job Titles Reflect Important Aspirations
May 21, 2018
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Credit union title changes demonstrate the movement’s stance on member service.
Credit Union Industry Commentary
How The NCUA Cheated 100 Million Credit Union Members Out Of $3.1 Billion
May 16, 2018
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The regulator kept the corporate crisis bailout money for itself, further undermining the pillars of the cooperative system. Does anybody care?
The CUSO Question: Are You Willing To Invest To Innovate?
May 14, 2018
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Organizations that are willing to think ahead — and put time and money toward creating new solutions to old challenges — are often those that outperform their peers.
The 3 Teams Of Credit Union Land
May 7, 2018
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A book about culture prompts deeper thinking about the importance of multiple teams in support of the movement.
Spring Is Strategy Season
April 30, 2018
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The process of strategy requires year-long attention.
Behavioral Economics And Credit Unions Make A Fine Pair
April 17, 2018
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Designing products that serve the “predictably irrational” is the new path to putting members first.
What Would Musk Measure?
April 16, 2018
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Re-usable booster rockets deliver a powerful lesson about sustainability and strategic thought in the credit union space.
How Do Credit Unions Counter Fake News?
April 11, 2018
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Banks are peddling a false narrative about credit unions based on real facts. To counter this, focus on a public narrative about mission.
The Threat And Opportunity In The Gig Economy
April 2, 2018
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It’s time to ask questions and think strategically about how to help this fast-growing segment of the American workforce.
Why First Millennial Matters
April 2, 2018
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A common bond across space and time is still a bond. Credit unions must make the case for millennials and beyond.
How The NCUA Cheated 100 Million Credit Union Members Out Of $3.1 Billion
The regulator kept the corporate crisis bailout money for itself, further undermining the pillars of the cooperative system. Does anybody care?
The CUSO Question: Are You Willing To Invest To Innovate?
Organizations that are willing to think ahead — and put time and money toward creating new solutions to old challenges — are often those that ...
The 3 Teams Of Credit Union Land
A book about culture prompts deeper thinking about the importance of multiple teams in support of the movement.
Spring Is Strategy Season
The process of strategy requires year-long attention.
Behavioral Economics And Credit Unions Make A Fine Pair
Designing products that serve the "predictably irrational” is the new path to putting members first.
What Would Musk Measure?
Re-usable booster rockets deliver a powerful lesson about sustainability and strategic thought in the credit union space.
How Do Credit Unions Counter Fake News?
Banks are peddling a false narrative about credit unions based on real facts. To counter this, focus on a public narrative about mission.
The Threat And Opportunity In The Gig Economy
It’s time to ask questions and think strategically about how to help this fast-growing segment of the American workforce.
Why First Millennial Matters
A common bond across space and time is still a bond. Credit unions must make the case for millennials and beyond.
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Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
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A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is
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3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success
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Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Small House, Big Opportunity: 2 Takes On Manufactured Home Loans
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Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
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After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
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The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
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How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
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How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
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Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
New Job Titles Reflect Important Aspirations