The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same: Check Fraud, Kiting and Loan Fraud
by TruStage “What’s old is new again” is a common phrase suggesting that trends, fashions, or ideas from the past often return with a modern twist. But does this apply […]
Read moreFighting Member Target Fraud Starts Inside the Credit Union
by Holly Speczenksi, Risk Consultant, Risk & Compliance Solutions, TruStage I spend a lot of time talking with credit unions about risk, and one issue keeps coming up: member-targeted fraud. […]
Read moreThis Group, Surprisingly, Wants Life Insurance
A new study reveals that 39% of consumers plan to purchase life insurance in the next 12 months, and a high percentage of those people could be, surprisingly, Gen Z. […]
Read more2025 U.S. economic outlook and potential credit union impact
by Steve Rick, Chief Economist for TruStageTM As we begin 2025, the economic landscape presents a mixed but cautiously optimistic picture. Although overall growth is expected to be moderate, with […]
Read moreWhen altruism becomes a setback to equitable executive benefits
by Opal Tomashevska and Kwame Smith Many of the executives who lead today’s credit unions have been in the industry for decades. As such, they are full-time, passionate advocates of […]
Read moreEmbedded lending will be key to credit union loan growth
by Corrin Maier, Vice President of Lending Member Experience Today’s loan-growth leaders in the credit union industry share a common proficiency—digital integration. New research from TruStageTM, Making Strategic Choices for […]
Read moreMitigating loan delinquencies, protecting members, and strengthening credit union resilience with embedded payment protection insurance
by Danielle Sesko, Director of Product Management at TruStage™ In today’s continually challenging economic landscape, more credit unions are becoming acutely aware of the potential impacts – and fallout – […]
Read moreFilling the middle-market life insurance gap
by Kevin Cummer, Director, Life Products for TruStage™ Life insurance is a crucial aspect of financial planning, providing a safety net for individuals and their loved ones. In recent years, […]
Read moreThe power of integration: simplifying insurance for credit union members
by Benjamin Weismer, Director Product Innovation at TruStageTM Insurance is a critical component of financial planning, helping to provide peace of mind and security for families. For many, purchasing insurance […]
Read moreWhat Matters Now: Findings from TruStage research
Ohio’s Haynes Circle community of smaller market credit unions recently convened a webinar to explore the latest insights from TruStage’s cutting-edge What Matters Now™ research. Drawing from a robust sample […]
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