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.

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:

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...

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.

I remember there was a time when a popular term was used within financial services circles: three-six-three.

Technology changes at an exponential, and rapid, speed that causes many decision makers to overlook its possibilities.

One year ago this month, President Obama signed the landmark Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, also called the Dodd-Frank Act, into law. In reflecting on this important milestone, we should remember why we needed to act to restore the publics trust in our financial system and what has...