In reading Raymond Hanson's 0pinion in the June 20, issue of Credit Union Times, "Six common myths, and the realities of strategic business planning," I found the tone of his generalizations rather condescending, although I understand the points he tries to make with regards to the myths he is trying...

WASHINGTON - The $2.7 billion Suncoast Schools FCU, Tampa, Fla., has joined the Callahan Credit Union Financial Services Limited Partnership. CUFSLP is billed as an organization seeking "to create competitive advantage through cooperative action." It has 40 CU members. Callahan Financial Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer, partnered with 15 CUs...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - More credit unions are hitting new asset growth milestones. Jacksonville, Fla.-based Educational Community Credit Union, Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Star One Credit Union, and Indianapolis-based Indiana Members Credit Union are the latest to reach new asset plateaus. ECCU has grown to $508 million in assets. Crediting its...

Here's what Level 9 thinks CUs should be concentrating on when relaunching their Web sites. 1. Leverage existing efforts. It is not necessary to spend great sums of money in order to retrace the correct developmental steps. The thought process itself is not inherently costly. In fact, it is part...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Bank of America has committed $240,000 to Durham, North Carolina-based Latino Community Credit Union to help jumpstart its opening. Crime against Hispanics here is on the rise. With many Hispanics keeping their money in their pockets or at home, they are becoming easy targets. Bank of America...

MAITLAND, Fla. - According to a recently released Star Systems survey, about 50% of Web shoppers would spend more online if new security technologies were in place. Approximately three-quarters of respondents said they shop online, but worry about security, and one-third of them said they limit their online purchases because...

Let's face it-life is a gamble. Help your credit union members see the wisdom of payment protection We all take risks every day, whether we know it or not. Accidents can occur while driving, flying or working in our job. Just as smart gamblers cover their bases to make sure...

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