Who gives a S#!t?!
…The government has quit sending out big COVID checks and has failed to deal with inflation swiftly, so consumers are facing skyrocketing costs on life’s basics, like food and gas for their cars…
Heritage Southeast Bancorporation, Inc. and VyStar Credit Union Agree to Terminate Purchase Agreement
Heritage Southeast Bancorporation, Inc. (“HSBI”) and VyStar Credit Union (“VyStar”) jointly announced today a mutual agreement to terminate their purchase and assumption agreement
OnPoint Community CU & GreenPath Help Members With Financial Wellness
With household debt rising, OnPoint Community Credit Unionannounced a new partnership with a leading non-profit financial counseling organization.
Forrester's US 2022 Customer Experience Index: Nearly 20% Of Brands See Drop In Customer Experience Quality
According to Forrester's (Nasdaq: FORR) US 2022 Customer Experience Index (CX Index™) rankings, CX quality fell for 19% of brands in 2022 — the highest proportion of brands to drop in one year since the inception of the survey. In addition, CX quality has fallen back to early 2020 levels, reversing gains made in 2021.
Chimney Adds 20+ Credit Unions to its Platform to Improve Member Experience
Chimney™, a leader in financial guidance for the digital age, today announced the addition of three credit unions to its platform, bringing the total number of credit unions to over 20 and growing fast.
PenFed Credit Union Empowers Veterans to Thrive Through the Arts with $50,000 Donation to Armed Services Arts Partnership at Washington Nationals Game
PenFed Credit Union, the nation's second-largest federal credit union, furthered its commitment to the military community with a $50,000 donation to the Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) to help veterans thrive through the arts.
The NCUA Has Given The Green Light for a New Charter Application for Diverge, a Proposed FCU. This New CU Will Improve Access to Affordable Banking Products for Historically Unbanked People.
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has extended its approval for a new charter application for Diverge, a Proposed Federal Credit Union (PFCU), whose mission is to advance economic empowerment for historically marginalized and unbanked communities
Credit Unions Amass Largest Share of the Automotive Finance Market in Five Years
Through the first three months of 2022, there were some shifts in the automotive finance market, most notably, significant growth for credit unions. According to Experian’s State of the Automotive Finance Market: Q1 2022 report, credit unions amassed 22.06% of the total automotive finance market, up from 18.55% a year prior.
Record Scholarship Amount for a Record Number of Students
This year's edition of the Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union's Scholarship Program, which has supported the educational dreams of the Polish-American youth since 2001, set two significant records. 488 young PSFCU members were granted scholarships this year,
OnPoint Community Credit Union Celebrates Anniversary of Its Largest Branch Expansion with Special Member Promotions
OnPoint Community Credit Union is celebrating the one-year anniversary of opening 20 new branches inside Fred Meyer stores
Connect With Members Through Experiential Marketing
Connection is one of the main driving forces behind what credit unions do but keeping and maintaining that connection became a lot harder once the pandemic took hold. Yes, Zoom meetings allowed us to continue having face-to-face interactions with people while apart. However…
CUNA National Voter Poll: Great Data, No Audience
Upgrade, Inc. Announces Partnership with One Hundred Credit Unions
Upgrade, Inc., a fintech company that offers affordable and responsible credit, mobile banking and payment products to mainstream consumers, today announced that it reached a new milestone with the signing of its hundredth credit
Supporting Ukrainians Through Credit Unions
Since 2017, World Council of Credit Unions has been in Ukraine, working its Credit for Agriculture Producers (CAP) in Ukraine. Obviously, that project has been stymied this year following the unlawful and heinous Russian invasion of Ukraine.
VyStar Credit Union Earns CDFI Certification
20 Credit Unions Approved for CDFI Certification So Far This Year With CU Strategic Planning!
Worldwide Foundation Launches Campaign to Support Ukraine’s Credit Unions
Protect Members From Identity Theft
Help Protect Your Members From Identity Theft!
Having our personal information stolen from us is not something we want to think might happen to us, but it does. How often have you had to change your credit card numbers and passwords because of breaches or direct threats?
Is buy now pay later the next scourge on consumer finances?
Many consumers using Buy Now Pay Later products are avoiding taking on credit. The problem is they actually are still taking on debt. They just don't have the opportunity to boost their credit scores by doing well and paying off debt, and many of those consumers also end up taking out a loan or overdrawn their accounts just to pay off the Buy Now Pay Later.
The Problem With Buy Now Pay Later Programs
“It can be yours for just three easy payments of $19.95.”
That’s the pitch.