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Fair Housing Can Enhance Financial Well-Being
Discover five ways credit union leaders may have a positive impact on fair housing today.
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How STCU’s ‘Frank’ Campaign Turned Into A Viral Hit
Since the campaign and re-brand launched in April, commercials with Frank on STCU’s YouTube have been viewed nearly 500,000 times.
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Idaho’s CapEd Credit Union Celebrates Juntos Avanzamos Designation
CapEd has shown its commitment to serve its Hispanic community through the adoption of inclusive policies and procedures.
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Why Credit Unions Should Consider A Variable Credit Card Interest Rate Strategy
Credit card programs could benefit from regular interest rate adjustments based upon changing prime rates.
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GoWest Spring Hike a Success
Over 20 credit union leaders and GoWest staff traveled to Washington, D.C. for “Hike the Hill.”
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How GoWest is Helping CU Professionals on Their Journey to Executive Leadership
Follow the journey of your peers as they experience GoWest’s leadership development programs.
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Oregon Bill Requiring Financial Literacy for High Schoolers Passes House and Senate
Once implemented, students will earn ½ credit on each of two tracks — one teaching higher education and career skills and the other offering personal financial education.
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Forbes Announces ‘Best Credit Unions in Each State 2023’
Several GoWest credit unions within the six-state region were recognized.
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More Than a Score: Using AI to Empower Members Across the Credit Spectrum
AI-automated underwriting makes it possible to accurately and fairly assess thin-file members — or most everyone else, for that matter.
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MAXX 2023: Scholarships Available for the Signature Conference of the Year
It’s bigger and better than ever! With scholarships, it’s easier than ever to join the MAXX experience.
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Charting A Path to Change Through Advocacy 101 and 201
Anyone can be an advocate — the only thing you need to do is share your story.
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Deadline Nears for Community Development Revolving Loan Fund Grant Applications
Deadline is June 30.
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8 Steps For Building A Purpose-Driven Growth Strategy
A well-defined purpose drives member and employee engagement, which in turn drives sustainable growth.
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CFPB 1071 Rule: Checklist for Compliance Success
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is proposing to apply the rule to covered financial institutions.
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SELCO: 5 Tips on Transitioning to a Digital App
When the new platform went live in the fall of 2022, it was met with minimum member disruption and positive reviews.
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Minnequa Works’ New ‘Overtime Checking’ Earns CU National Exposure and Membership Boost
One month after launch, Minnequa Works saw the strongest growth in new accounts and membership in two years.
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Improve the Member Experience by Redefining ‘Innovation’
Knowing and innovating go hand in hand. Sooper Credit Union shares how to create new ideas with existing resources and staff.
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Alaska ‘Microsites’ Help Tongass FCU Expand its Footprint and Transform Lives
Ketchikan-based credit union discovers new way to reach communities in need.
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Filene Research Institute Invites up to 50 Credit Unions to Enroll in Innovation Study
The deadline to enroll is May 31, and free participation is filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Daily ‘Micro-interactions’ Key to Member Financial Wellness and Credit Union Growth
New research indicates convenient tools that manage day-to-day needs can help reassure consumers during this period of financial uncertainty.