Press Room
Audio Gallery
  • Jim Minge on Credit Unions in the Year of the Cooperative: Jim Minge, president and CEO of Texas Trust CU speaks about credit unions, bank fees, Bank Transfer Day and International Year of Cooperatives.
     
  • Don't Lie on a Resume: Chris Thomas, regional manager of Credit Union Employment Resources, explains why it's never a good idea to lie on your resume.
     
  • Payday Borrowers Share Their Story: Natasha Melugin, REAL Solutions program director for the Texas Credit Union League, facilitates a panel discussion with three payday lending borrowers to learn more about why they use payday lenders, what has been their experience, and what it would take to put them on the path towards asset building.
     
  • Make the Difference with Courtney Nickles: Texas Credit Union Foundation Executive Director Courtney Nickles talks about the 'Make the Difference' campaign. In its second year, this campaign is designed to promote, celebrate and encourage financial literacy.
     
  • Tips to Protect your Identity During National Consumer Protection Week: National Consumer Protection Week is currently underway and there is no better time than now for consumers to take control of their valuable financial and personal information to keep it protected from fraudulent attacks or criminals. Credit Union Resources, Inc.'s (CUR) Chad Stanislav offers advice on how to keep your identity and financial account information safe, both physically and electronically, in this audio interview.
     
  • CUER's Chris Thomas Discusses the Temp-to-Hire Process: Chris Thomas, regional manager with Credit Union Employment Resources, discusses the benefits associated with the temp-to-hire process that many employers are seeking to fill their vacant positions. With both the employer and the employee perspective addressed, Thomas reviews how this hiring approach has the potential to assist your departments with their needs.
     
  • Texas Voter Poll Interview with Buddy Gill: Texas Credit Union League Chief Advocacy Officer Buddy Gill talks about the League's Poll of Texas Primary Voters.  Among other things, the poll shows incumbent Rick Perry close to a majority, holding a 22 point lead over Kay Bailey Hutchison in the Republican primary race for Governor. According to the poll of likely primary voters, Rick Perry leads with 49 percent, Hutchison holds 27 percent and  Debra Medina rose to 19 percent.
     
  • Data Security Interview with Buddy Gill: In April of this year, the Texas Credit Union League commissioned a poll of 800 Texas voters to gauge where they stand on the issue of security of their debit and credit card information while shopping.  In recent months, Texas credit unions have had more than half a million cards compromised in yet another disastrous data breach.  In this candid interview, Buddy Gill, chief advocacy officer with the League, reveals some of the findings from this poll, and explains why retailers need to do more to protect consumers' personal financial information.
     
  • Make the Difference Interview with Erayne Hill and Courtney Nickles: Nickles and Hill discuss the financial literacy problems in this country, and what credit unions are doing to empower young people to make smarter financial choices. 
     
  • Interview with Chad Stanislav: Spring has arrived, signally a time for many to clean out their closets and declutter.  But before you toss out any documents that might contain sensitive information, listen to these tips from Chad Stanislav, vice president of the League's Financial & Technology Resources department.  Learning how to properly dispose of sensitive documents could save you a lot of headache down the road.
     
  • WBAP Interview, NEFE High School Financial Planning Program: Courtney Nickles, associate director with the Texas Credit Union Foundation speaks with Bob Morrison, News Anchor with WBAP about financial illiteracy in this country and what credit unions are doing to empower young people to make smarter financial choices.
     

  • Interview with Maureen Johns: Maureen Johns, director of brand innovations with City Credit Union in Dallas, discusses pitfalls of Refund Anticipation Loans and offers taxpayers advice on more affordable alternatives.  

  • Make the Difference Interview: Courtney Nickles, associate director for the Texas Credit Union Foundation, explains why financial education is so critical and what credit unions are doing to help wipe out financial illiteracy in this country.
     
  • Tight Labor Market Calls for Greater Flexibility: Interview with Chris Thomas the regional staffing manager for Credit Union Employment Resources.