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Oct 23, 2024 | 
cuinsight.com | Andy Janning
For almost five years, I’ve been urging credit unions to deliver meaningful help to millions of members struggling with the financial catastrophe of cancer, the second-leading cause of death in America and arguably the most expensive disease any of us will face.
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Jul 29, 2024 | 
mcdowellnews.com | Andy Janning
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, the Marion Tailgate Market will host Carnival Day, which will feature the free inflatable bounce house, lemonade, balloon animals, Library Book Mobile, DIY carnival crafts and games, scavenger hunt, raffles and more.
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Apr 17, 2024 | 
cuinsight.com | Angela Prestil |Judy Hoberman |CU Difference |Andy Janning
Do you remember the proverbial “watercooler chat?” Or even catching up in the breakroom in the morning? When topics ranged from the game last night to who got voted off the island in Survivor? Maybe you talked about work for a bit, but most of the conversation was warming up for the day and building relationships with our colleagues. Flash forward to 2024. It’s tougher to recruit and retain top talent and all of us seem to be running faster than ever.
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Apr 17, 2024 | 
cuinsight.com | Andy Janning |Randall Smith |John Pettit |Shawn Melamed
For over a year, a small group of credit unions have been investigating various debt relief strategies to help members suffering through the financial crisis of cancer. A member at one of those credit unions, New Orleans Firemen’s FCU, recently benefitted from NOFFCU’s commitment to this cause. Tina’s* life has been turned inside out by multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer that targets plasma cells, ever since she was diagnosed in 2020.
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Oct 25, 2023 | 
cuinsight.com | Seth Brickman |Anthony Arizola |Andy Janning
The Federal Reserve issued a proposal Wednesday to make significant changes to the current debit card interchange cap. CUNA strongly opposes any changes—legislative or regulatory—to the current interchange system.
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Oct 25, 2023 | 
cuinsight.com | Seth Brickman |Anthony Arizola |Andy Janning
Ahead of today’s House Financial Services subcommittee hearing on modernizing financial services through innovation and competition, NAFCU Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Greg Mesack outlined several considerations to limit regulatory burdens on credit unions and support a level playing field. “Consumers today come to expect technological developments from their financial institution—from online banking to mobile bill pay,” Mesack wrote.
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Oct 25, 2023 | 
cuinsight.com | Seth Brickman |Anthony Arizola |Andy Janning
You probably heard about the recent winner of the Powerball jackpot lottery, right? The Powerball Lottery had ballooned to a record amount of $2.04 billion by November 2022. Three months later, 31-year-old Californian Edwin Castro finally turned in the winning ticket, choosing the one-time payout of $997.6 million cash option. Following the required federal taxes, he walked away with $628.5 million.
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Oct 25, 2023 | 
cuinsight.com | Anthony Arizola |Andy Janning |Randy Ralston
In a world where customization reigns supreme, the adage “Have it your way” resonates more than ever. Imagine having the power to truly customize your lending experience, both as a member and as a credit union. That’s precisely what a cutting-edge Consumer Lending Portal offers—a platform that empowers you to craft your ideal lending journey, providing a preferred online experience for members while delivering faster decision-making capabilities for your credit union.
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Oct 25, 2023 | 
cuinsight.com | Andy Janning |Randy Ralston |DaLand CUSO |Catherine Powers
Grief gets a bad rap. It’s associated almost exclusively with sad and painful events, which is why people tend to avoid dealing with or discussing it. But over the last few years, I’ve embraced the notion that grief is actually a good thing.
