Posted by Christopher Stevenson

As I've written my last few posts, I've realized something. In today's tough economy, I'm not inclined to buy anything, but if I end up buying something, I'd much rather spend my money at a business that puts some effort into the relationship. Two recent experiences reinforced this for me.

By Christopher Stevenson

Just in time for Thanksgiving, here is episode 43 of Current Issues in Credit Unions. This month Hal, Katherine, Faith, and Rob welcome Tristam Coffin, CEO, Alternatives Federal Credit Union, Ithaca, NY. Together, they discuss:

Posted by Christopher Stevenson

Before I began working for CUES, I had heard of blogs but I didn't really understand their purpose. I assumed bloggers weren't much more than under-employed former poli-sci and English majors who had too much time on their hands and needed to figure out a way to make use of their education. I had friends that read them, but I couldn't see quite how they would be relevant to me or my work. Then I joined CUES.

Posted by Christopher Stevenson

I've had the opportunity to travel to Asia twice this year. Back in March, I flew to Thailand and Vietnam for school, and then last week I traveled to Japan to visit family. Both times I flew via SkyTeam Alliance airlines--Korean Airlines in the spring and Delta/NWA this fall--but my experiences on these different airlines couldn't be more different.

Posted by Christopher Stevenson

I just returned from a trip to Japan. Not surprisingly, over the course of the week, I had a few experiences outside of my normal routine. One of those was visiting a kaiten-zushi, or conveyor belt sushi, restaurant.

By John Redding and Richard Kamm

Earlier this year, we wondered how many credit unions would put their strategic plans on shelves, postpone planning sessions, and focus exclusively on surviving the crisis. The answer is in: "Not many."

By Maria Kinney

Posted by Peggy Merrick-Bakken

It's easy to be an expert on Web sites--until it's time to write the copy for your pages.

CUES is in the process of revamping its site (launching in 2010), and it's an exciting project. But after months of planning and design, it's time to write. Talk about pressure! Let's just say expectations are high.

Posted by Mary Arnold