Commentary

With today’s economy still sputtering, credit unions–and just about any other organization across the nation–remain vigilant about cutting costs to survive and hopefully thrive when the economy returns to good health.

CUA Board Chairman Debbie Matz has a right to her opinion about the Dodd-Frank Act. No matter how wrong. And as her July 27 Guest Opinion so clearly demonstrated, on the topic of the Dodd-Frank Act, Matz is really, really, really wrong.

If the folks who manage automotive lending at credit unions are feeling a little queasy these days, its with good reason. Watching their market share the past four years has been akin to spending a long weekend at an amusement park, going up and down on the worlds steepest and...

If you have been in the presence of a financial literacy teacher for more than a minute, you have probably heard these statistics from Harris Interactive:

It’s easy for credit unions to make assumptions about Gen Y. For example, they’re all techies in search of the latest gadget. The only way to grab their attention through advertising is with bells and whistles. And forget seeing them inside a branch–they only bank at ATMs or on mobile...

NCUA Chairman Debbie Matz reaffirmed her support for supplemental capital for credit unions at WOCCU's annual meeting. Credit unions' need for capital reform can only heighten.