The Credit Union National Association produces a number of excellent credit union-focused news and research via Credit Union Magazine, E-Scan, and CUNA News Now. Here are ten must-read articles from these publications for the month of January, 2011.

Marketing to Hispanics? Find the Right Translator

Make marketing messages understandable and culturally relevant.

Collection Strategies Adjust to Economy

A kinder, gentler approach is more likely to succeed.

‘NCUA-safe’, Suze Orman Attract Millions in Donated Ad Space

The “NCUA-safe” ad campaign featuring personal finance expert Suze Orman touting the virtue of federal credit union insurance has tallied more than $2.6 million in free advertising for the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA).

Ten Credit Card Predictions for 2011

Expect APR increases and lower delinquencies.

Gift Cards as a Meeting Incentive?

Can a federal credit union increase participation at its annual meeting by giving $25 gift cards to members in attendance?

There’s ‘No Such Thing’ as an Easy Core Conversion

If you let things slide, you risk ‘having a wave come over your head.’

Ill. League Obtains $1.4M Reg. Fee Holiday for Credit Unions

Why are all 290 Illinois state-chartered credit unions are seeing a boost to their bottom lines in 2011?

Credit Unions On Top in Customer Satisfaction

CUs and small banks lead their larger rivals in customer satisfaction and loyalty, reports the Prime Performance 2010 Bank and CU Satisfaction Survey.

Fed Action May Affect Benefit Costs

Additional defined benefit plan funding may be warranted if corporate bond yields drop.

Fed Offers Two Plans for Interchange Fees

The Federal Reserve issued for public comment its proposed rules addressing interchange fees.