Co-Op Principles from the Very Beginning
April 29, 2016
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Local Government Federal Credit Union makes known its dedication to cooperative principles in the marketplace.
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Staying One Step Ahead of Card Fraud
April 29, 2016
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Vermont State Employees Credit Union ($440M, Montpelier, VT) is always looking to protect their members from various forms of fraud, without inconveniencing them.
Don’t Panic. Stick to Your Mission.
April 26, 2016
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We are in the low portion of a normal cycle. Previous good planning should carry you through, but some points to remember: Don’t panic; keep diversified; emphasize service over yield; stick to your mission; and maintain strong contact with members.
CEO Interview: Incorporating Strong Principles
April 26, 2016
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VUMCU works closely with Virginia ‘s Methodist churches to foster innovative small loans while working to expand into larger church loans and grow its membership.
Recruited to Help with a Community Focus
April 26, 2016
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Wide experience in various for-profit financial institutions allowed Simone
Lagomarsino a broad perspective on credit union strategy and tactics.
Strategies to Increase Debit Card Usage
April 26, 2016
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Many credit unions just issue a debit card to their members with a checking account. Learn how Patriot FCU, University FCU and Citibank structure their programs.
Educating Members One FICO Score at a Time
April 22, 2016
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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.
Financial Education as a Credit Union Differentiator: Interview with A+ FCU
April 21, 2016
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Each credit union’s education program is exclusive and should be tailored to fit the unique needs of the membership, community, values and goals. Here is A+ FCU’s story.
‘Learning a New Language’: Combining Credit Union Cultures in a Merger
April 21, 2016
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Combining cultures can be the sticking point for many merger talks. United Federal used strategic leadership and guidance to blend two organizations into a cohesive whole.
Watch and Learn How One CU is Putting the Control in the Hands of the Member
April 21, 2016
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Diana Dykstra, CEO of San Francisco Fire Credit Union ($423m, San Francisco, CA) describes their 2007 strategy for demonstrating the credit union difference – allowing members to set their own rates and create their own accounts.
Co-Op Principles from the Very Beginning
Local Government Federal Credit Union makes known its dedication to cooperative principles in the marketplace.
Staying One Step Ahead of Card Fraud
Vermont State Employees Credit Union ($440M, Montpelier, VT) is always looking to protect their members from various forms of fraud, without inconveniencing them.
Don’t Panic. Stick to Your Mission.
We are in the low portion of a normal cycle. Previous good planning should carry you through, but some points to remember: Don’t panic; keep ...
CEO Interview: Incorporating Strong Principles
VUMCU works closely with Virginia 's Methodist churches to foster innovative small loans while working to expand into larger church loans and grow its membership.
Recruited to Help with a Community Focus
Wide experience in various for-profit financial institutions allowed Simone
Lagomarsino a broad perspective on credit union strategy and tactics.
Lagomarsino a broad perspective on credit union strategy and tactics.
Strategies to Increase Debit Card Usage
Many credit unions just issue a debit card to their members with a checking account. Learn how Patriot FCU, University FCU and Citibank structure their ...
Educating Members One FICO Score at a Time
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 ...
Financial Education as a Credit Union Differentiator: Interview with A+ FCU
Each credit union's education program is exclusive and should be tailored to fit the unique needs of the membership, community, values and goals. Here is ...
‘Learning a New Language’: Combining Credit Union Cultures in a Merger
Combining cultures can be the sticking point for many merger talks. United Federal used strategic leadership and guidance to blend two organizations into a cohesive ...
Watch and Learn How One CU is Putting the Control in the Hands of the Member
Diana Dykstra, CEO of San Francisco Fire Credit Union ($423m, San Francisco, CA) describes their 2007 strategy for demonstrating the credit ... Browse Topics
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