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To journal or not to journal—that is the real question! - CUInsight

Jun 28, 2024 | cuinsight.com | Bill Partin

Does journaling get you pumped or does the mere mention of the word send your eyes rolling? For me, what seemed like an impossibility up to the age of 45, has now become part of who I am. In my younger years, I didn’t have time to journal. I couldn’t conceive how I would really use a journal in my professional life, let alone my daily life. What was the big deal anyway? I have (had, or so I thought) an excellent memory.
What you see is what you get

May 21, 2024 | cuinsight.com | Bill Partin

In the early 1980s, the phrase “what you see is what you get” was abbreviated to “WYSIWYG” by computer users who sought a term to describe software that accurately reflects the appearance of the finished product. I use this acronym to describe the type of leader and person I strive to be—authentic, complete with wrinkles, quirks and a cool haircut (IYKYK, er, if you know, you know).
6 life insurance options when your term policy is up

Apr 26, 2024 | cuinsight.com | Michael Weber |Kristen Jason |Holly Buchanan |Bill Partin

Term life insurance covers you1 at a guaranteed level premium for a specific period outlined in the policy (the “term”). Typical terms may range from 10 to 20 to 30 years. When your insurance term is about to end, you’ll need to decide what to do next. You may think that once the term ends, you’ll have fewer financial obligations and insurance won’t be as important. If you’re certain the people you care about won’t need financial protection in another 15 or 20 years, that may be just fine.
Q1 GDP ‘fell shy of expectations,’ but had some strong components

Apr 26, 2024 | cuinsight.com | Michael Weber |Kristen Jason |Holly Buchanan |Bill Partin

The Bureau of Economic Analysis Thursday released 2024’s first quarter gross domestic product (GDP) report, which showed an annual rate increase of 1.6%. “GDP fell shy of expectations in the first quarter, registering the slowest pace of growth in nearly two years.
Be your members’ college financing hero

Apr 26, 2024 | cuinsight.com | Michael Weber |Kristen Jason |Holly Buchanan |Bill Partin

The 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)’s so-called simplification has been nothing short of a nightmare for families with college-age kids. The stress is palpable this year as critical information about financial aid packages has been significantly delayed. Many students have been stuck waiting for clarification at a time when they normally would be selecting and committing to a college.
Loan payments in a high-interest era

Apr 26, 2024 | cuinsight.com | Kristen Jason |Holly Buchanan |Bill Partin |Natalie Mahoney

As credit unions contend with rising interest rates and evolving member expectations, understanding the dynamics of the loan payment market is more important than ever.
Don’t say this at the end of a conflict

Apr 26, 2024 | cuinsight.com | Holly Buchanan |Anthony Hernandez |Bill Partin |Natalie Mahoney

Fran sat across the desk from her manager. He had just finished explaining to her that a co-worker had complained about Fran’s workplace conduct. Her co-worker felt bullied by Fran’s direct and (from the co-worker’s perspective) hostile communication style. Fran responded to her manager, telling him the problem was her co-worker’s thin skin. Why was this Fran’s fault?
Wall Street stocks fall as weak GDP growth spreads rate-cut gloom

Apr 25, 2024 | cuinsight.com | Chibuike Oguh |Bill Partin |Natalie Mahoney |Barry Kirby

Wall Street stocks closed lower on Thursday as markets were stunned by data showing slower-than-expected U.S. economic growth and persistent inflation, coupled with a sell-off in large cap stocks triggered by disappointing results from Meta Platforms (META.O), opens new tab.
Have credit unions moved the needle on financial inclusion?

Apr 25, 2024 | cuinsight.com | Katie Stone |Bill Partin |Natalie Mahoney

A shared commitment to serving the financial needs of the underserved has long distinguished credit unions from other financial institutions. In this episode, we talk to Jules Epstein-Hebert, the Director of Membership, Growth, and Partnership at Inclusiv, a nonprofit that has been championing the cause of financial inclusion for 50 years.
Deciphering the true cost of your mortgage lending solutions

Apr 25, 2024 | cuinsight.com | Bill Partin |Natalie Mahoney |Barry Kirby |Anthony Hernandez

You’ve surely heard the saying, “Every penny counts.” While this might sound like a cliché, it holds a profound truth, especially when it comes to understanding what your mortgage loan origination system (LOS) is really costing you. There’s a chance it’s not delivering the expected ROI, especially when considering the entanglement of multiple vendors and contracts, along with the burdensome overhead of managing an overly complicated solution.