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Sunday Reading - What's the point of a consumer electronics show?

  What's the point of a consumer electronics show? Consumer electronics shows are large convention-type events where companies debut new technologies and products. The largest and most notable shows are CES in Las Vegas, a trade show every January, and IFA Berlin, which takes place annually in September. The events have historically introduced novel, cutting-edge products that later became household standards, like HDTVs, VCRs, DVDs, and gaming consoles ( see list ).   Over time, these shows evolved from product showcases ( see last year's coolest gadgets ) into complex industry ecosystems, serving as a meeting ground for startups, multinational technology companies, investors, and the media. Hardware launches, keynote speeches, and...
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Auto Link, Home Link, and CalcuLink Unite Under New Parent Brand: Centergy Solutions

Auto Link, Home Link, and CalcuLink Unite Under New Parent Brand: Centergy Solutions Auto Link announced a major rebrand that unifies its three established product lines- Auto Link, Home Link, and CalcuLink- under one cohesive parent brand. The transition marks a strategic evolution designed to simplify the company’s ecosystem, strengthen product synergy, and enhance the overall experience for credit unions and the members they serve. The new Centergy Solutions brand reflects the company’s mission to deliver a more connected and integrated suite of digital tools across auto and home lending, auto and home buying, and financial decision-making. From an operational perspective, the unified brand also allows Centergy Solutions to accelerate innovation and improve platform alignment. Under the new parent brand: • Auto Link continues to support financial institutions with industry-leading digital auto lending tools that boost member engagement and loan volume. • Home Link provides consume...

What Trump’s ‘one big beautiful’ tax-and-spending package means for your money!

  Trump’s megabill will bring sweeping changes for household finances. President  Donald Trump  signed his “one big beautiful” tax-and-spending package on July 4 — legislation that will bring sweeping changes to Americans’ finances.  After the  Senate passed its version  on July 1, the House Republicans on July 3  voted to approve  the multi-trillion-dollar domestic policy legislation and send it to Trump’s desk for signature. The final bill makes permanent Trump’s  2017 tax cuts  while adding new relief, including a senior “bonus” to  offset Social Security taxes  and a  bigger state and local tax deduction . The plan also has tax breaks for  tip income , overtime pay and  auto loans , among other provisions.  The GOP’s marquee legislation will also enact deep spending cuts to social safety net programs such as  Medicaid  and food stamp benefits,  end tax credits tied to clean energy  an...

What Will 2026 Hold for CUs?

NEW YORK—As credit unions look to the new year, forecasters heading into 2026 see the U.S. economy cooling but not collapsing, with slower job growth, easing inflation and modest interest-rate cuts forming the backbone of a “soft-landing” outlook that still hinges on big unknowns: trade policy, geopolitics, fiscal decisions in Washington and whether households keep spending after several years of higher prices. Credit union leaders know they have a stake in all of that and more. In addition to the economic forecasts below, the CU Daily also other 2026-related previews, including: 2026 Forecast: The Auto Sales, Lending Trends to be Watching 2026 Forecast: What Companies are Saying About Hiring in New Yea r 2026 Forecast: FASB Puts Two Digital Asset Topics on its Agenda 2026 Forecast: How One Large Bank is Deploying Generative AI 2026 Forecast: Automobile Prices to Remain High as Loan Terms Get Longer 2026 Forecast: Is This a Model for How CUs Might Approach Workforce & AI? What the ...