What Credit Union Executives Should Consider Before Pursuing a Merger & Acquisition
You face many pressures as a credit union executive. You work to maintain steady membership growth and adapt to new technology and emerging trends. However, in some cases, there may come a time that a merger and acquisition (M&A) presents itself as an opportunity. Perhaps you’re trying to grow your…
Weekly Bottom Line
America’s economic recovery picked up steam at the start of 2021, with growth accelerating to 6.4% (annualized). Growth was powered by consumption, which expanded by 10.7% (annualized). President Biden unveiled the American Families Plan this week. The plan calls for $1.8 trillion in new spending on childcare, education and paid…
Time to Sell in May?
“Sell in May and go away” is probably the most widely cited stock market cliché in history. Every year a barrage of Wall Street commentaries, media stories, and investor questions flood in about the popular stock market adage. We tackle this commonly cited seasonal pattern and why some seasonal weakness…
How High-Income Earners Can Prepare for New Tax Laws
High-income earners have expressed concerns about potential new tax laws under the Biden administration that could affect their short- and long-term financial future. Many of the proposed policy changes will have significant implications for those earning more than $400,000 a year. As a credit union executive, you may fall into…
Wes Johnson on NPR: Is the Stock Market Predicting a Good Economy Ahead?
You’ve probably noticed that since the pandemic hit and drove the stock market into a steep decline, it has rebounded significantly. The tech-heavy NASDAQ, in particular. Yet the economy is far from where it was pre-COVID. The stock market has a history of being a leading economic indicator. Is that…