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Mark Your Calendar for the 2022 CUNA GAC

Save the date! CUNA’s annual Governmental Affairs Conference will take place Feb. 27 through March 3, 2022, in Washington, D.C.


Why You Need Asset/Liability Management Education

Understanding the concepts of asset/liability management is key to ensuring a credit union is financially stable.


The Cornerstone League Impact Report Is Here

While the early days of the pandemic are far behind us, it’s important to examine the ways in which we as credit union people responded to the challenges so we could continue to support you—our members.


Cornerstone CEO Caroline Willard Featured on CUNA News Podcast

On the latest CUNA News Podcast, Cornerstone League President/CEO Caroline Willard is the featured guest discussing bank sales to credit unions.


SAFE Banking Act Added to NDAA

Tuesday night, by voice vote, an amendment adding the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act to the FY22 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed.


Don’t Be Lulled into a False Sense of Security

Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the middle class reports heightened confidence and optimism in their financial security and retirement prospects, according to new survey data from CUNA Mutual Group.


Texas Trust Credit Union Receives Readers’ Choice Awards

Financial consumers in Arlington and Mansfield, Texas, have voted Texas Trust Credit Union as best credit union in the “Arlington Today” and “Living Magazine” Readers’ Choice awards.


UFCU Announces Scholarship Partnership with Texas State University Athletics

UFCU, Austin’s largest locally owned financial institution, continues its commitment to higher education with the announcement of a scholarship partnership with Texas State University Athletics.


Peters Named VP of Member Experience for Diamond Lakes FCU

Rachel Peters has been named the new vice president of member experience for Diamond Lakes Federal Credit Union headquartered in Malvern, Ark. She will lead all aspects of enhancing member experience.


Resource One CU’s Jennifer Grinder Graduates from SCMS

Resource One Credit Union, serving Dallas and Harris counties, announced that Jennifer Grinder, chief retail officer, graduated from Southwest CUNA Management School Class of 2020 (which was delayed until 2021 due to the pandemic).


In This Week’s Leaguer

Big news in credit unions this week as we give you the 411 on exciting new podcasts, vaccine mandates, legacy makers, disaster aid, employee minimum wages, and more.


Cornerstone League Launches Podcast to Explore Credit Union News, Resources, and Trends

Cornerstone League has launched the Cornerstone League Podcast, which is now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.


The Vaccine Mandates: What They Mean for Your Credit Union

President Joe Biden issued a COVID-19 Action Plan, “Path out of the Pandemic,” which includes an effort to reduce the number of unvaccinated Americans by using regulatory powers and other actions to increase vaccination numbers.


Leave a Legacy: Small Credit Union Leaders, Big Impact

Welcome to our fourth installment of Leave a Legacy, the initiative that shines a grateful spotlight on some of our movement’s most successful leaders.


Your Foundation Helps CU Staff and Volunteers When Disaster Strikes

Your Cornerstone Foundation is ready to help credit union staff and volunteers when disasters strike, including severe storms and tornadoes.


RBFCU Raises Starting Pay to $18 Per Hour

Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union announced Monday it has raised its starting pay to $18 per hour, joining the ranks of credit unions, banks, and other businesses that have decided to increase their starting pay above minimums required by law.


How Are Credit Unions Responding to the COVID-19 Delta Variant?

Recently, CreditUnions.com interviewed credit union executives about how they are responding to the COVID-19 Delta variant, which is more virulent than earlier strains. As the virus has surged again, credit unions are refining what they’ve learned to respond to changes the new variant has caused.


Shell FCU Named Deer Park Chamber’s 2020 Large Business of the Year

The Deer Park Chamber of Commerce recognized Shell Federal Credit Union as the 2020 Large Business of the Year at the Chamber’s Annual Bucks and Beauties Banquet on July 29, 2021. Each year, businesses are nominated for the award based on community leadership, acts of service, and contribution to the Deer Park community.


Texas Trust CU Donates $20,000 to American Cancer Society

Employees of Texas Trust Credit Union in Arlington, Texas, held a Relay for Life walk at the company headquarters and raised more than $20,000 for the American Cancer Society.


Education First FCU Sponsors New Cardinal NEST at Guess Elementary

Education First Federal Credit Union in Beaumont, Texas, has gifted Lamar University with $15,000 for the construction of a Cardinal NEST at Beaumont Independent School District’s Guess Elementary School.

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