For most credit unions, asset/liability management (ALM) has been a “get in line” topic: Get in line behind security, marketing, loan origination and tracking, member relationships, and a host of other pressing matters. READ MORE

The latest "100-year" economic crisis to affect the global economy, which lately seems to occur every seven to eight years, is the Euro-Zone debt crisis. The culprit: Too much borrowing and spending during the last decade. READ MORE

Get involved and understand your community values, CUs say. READ MORE

The Fed believes QE2 is a necessary condition to support a fragile recovery, and a way to prevent disinflation from becoming deflation. READ MORE

CUs offer compassion, financial solutions, and hope to members in need. READ MORE

CUs expand earnings and control delinquencies and charge-offs. READ MORE

The fact that nearly $6 trillion in deposits currently sits idle in liquid accounts, earning less than 0.5% in interest, indicates a strong lack of consumer confidence. READ MORE

Despite continuing economic pressures, CUNA Mutual Group posted a strong performance in key financial measures through the third quarter of 2011. READ MORE

While mortgage delinquencies have dropped more than 6% since fourth quarter 2010, it will take a long time for them to return to normal. READ MORE

Social and economic conditions plaguing millions are due to complexities and dynamics that too often are misunderstood. READ MORE