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January 22, 2002
DURHAM, N.C. - North Carolina's rapidly growing Hispanic population has boosted membership in Latino Community Credit Union beyond expectations. It has also created a need to educate the Hispanic community about the dangers of predatory lending. So LCCU is tackling the job. The effort includes distributing 10,000 copies of "Get...
December 18, 2001
LANSING, Mich. - Changes in the Economic Growth and Tax Reconciliation Act of 2001 affecting 457 plans, are keeping credit unions serving state and local government employees busy keeping members informed about understanding how the new law impacts them and their retirement plans. Maximum contributions to 457 plans, which are...
November 20, 2001
CHICAGO - Research suggests a new set of consumer attitudes and behaviors has emerged since Sept. 11, and marketers may want to take note as they plan for the rest of this year and the first quarter of 2002. Advertising agency Leo Burnett USA has identified four distinct groups that...
November 06, 2001
LANSING, Mich. - What Patrick La Pine of the Michigan Credit Union League described as a "flurry" of bills aimed at predatory lending has been introduced in the Michigan legislature the past couple of weeks. While supporting those bills, the Michigan Credit Union League is also working to educate lawmakers...
October 30, 2001
NEW YORK - In advertising and public relations, it's called the FUD motivator - fear, uncertainty and doubt. Shortly before the events of September 11, Peter Francese, founder of American Demographics magazine, wrote an article predicting a coming boom in second-home ownership. That surge, he indicated, will be driven by...
September 25, 2001
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - What backers describe as a fairly young concept as a tool to help credit unions assist CU-friendly political candidates, has just taken a step toward maturity. CU-VOTE was established a couple of years ago as a complement to efforts by the Alabama Credit Union League to provide...
September 25, 2001
HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Credit Union League is seeing a shift in the approaches affiliated credit unions are taking to build membership. About a year ago, calls to the league's Compliance and Information Services focused on questions concerning the details of adding SEGs. In fact, last summer the PCUL...
September 25, 2001
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Veterans or relative newcomers, CEOs seem to share a lot of basic attitudes toward issues facing credit unions today: field of membership expansion, CUSOs, growing competition, the role of credit union boards, and looming challenges. To learn CEOs' opinions on some important issues facing credit...
September 04, 2001
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Politicians who backed the idea of a federal income tax rebate argued people would spend the money and help boost the economy. Others have encouraged people to save the money or at least pay down their debts. Based on random calls by Credit Union Times...
July 10, 2001
BIG RAPIDS, Mich. - There's good news for credit unions working to boost member understanding of personal finance. More groups and states are gearing up to emphasize the need for such education. One example is in Michigan, where Ferris State University has just established a Center for Financial Education. Other...
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Enhance your credit union’s security with a comprehensive approach to check fraud mitigation. Discover how built-in capabilities safeguard both your organization and your members.
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Access this white paper to discover how modern technology is revolutionizing payment experiences while lowering operational costs.
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See how IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union reduced loan payment processing costs by 25% while enhancing member satisfaction. Discover how their seamless, integrated payment solution streamlined operations, reduced exception handling time, and provided a user-friendly experience for their 140,000 members. Download the case study now to learn how your credit union can achieve similar results!
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This comprehensive market study dives deep into the contrasting views between financial institutions and account holders, offering critical insights that can drive your credit union's strategic decisions.
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Download Resource CPI
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Download Resource Elan Credit Card
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Download this white paper and discover how advanced eIDV (electronic identity verification) technologies can safeguard your credit union against escalating fraud threats.
Download Resource Melissa
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Discover how KYB (Know Your Business) strategies can add a crucial layer to your financial risk management, ensuring compliance and protecting against fraud in your business relationships.
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Download Resource State National
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Download Resource Elan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Consumers with general-use credit cards average 37% higher monthly spend than those with co-branded cards. Learn more preferences, habits, and trends in this new report from Elan Credit Card and PYMNTS Intelligence.
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Download Resource Elan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Social media scams, phishing, and telephone-oriented attack delivery are a few of the increasingly sophisticated attack methods by cybercriminals. Learn more about these evolving techniques and how to protect your members.
Download Resource Melissa
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Download Resource Elan Credit Card
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This white paper offers credit unions a strategic advantage with insights for planning and exploring new opportunities in the evolving automotive financing landscape. Leverage this information to contribute to the long-term success and sustainability of your credit union in 2024.
Download Resource Elan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
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Download Resource Upstart
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Download Resource Elan Credit Card
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Download Resource Elan Credit Card
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Download Resource Elan Credit Card
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Download Resource Elan Credit Card
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