3 reasons to get a part-time job in retirement
Retirement. It’ll probably be pretty fun when it arrives. But what if it doesn’t really agree with you? I know that sounds nutty, but some people actually don’t like being retired. Maybe [...]
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Don’t believe distractions cost? Think again!
Did you know it takes, on average, 23 minutes to refocus your mental effort and energy on a task after being interrupted? Have you ever considered how many times you’re interrupted in a day? [...]
How digital content and online relationships can transform your financial institution
As your bank or credit union continues into the second half of the year and begins to plan a digital strategy for growth in 2020, here are three keys to transforming your financial institution’s [...]
3 ways to differentiate your service with coaching
Ask a credit union’s leadership or staff what truly sets them apart from a bank and they’ll almost always drop the S word: Service. Go a step further by asking them how their [...]
CUNA’s Morris: Share, inspire others with CU difference
Self-proclaimed “credit union geek” and CUNA Engagement Consultant Christopher Morris opined on the importance of engagement, social media, awareness and more during a recent interview with CUltivate. With nearly 15 years of experience in the [...]
Fed president addresses monetary policy approach
At a NAFCU-attended event Tuesday, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard provided more context around the Federal Open Market Committee's (FOMC) approach to monetary policy and the economic outlook, noting that "U.[...]
Loan Zone: Education program boosts member financial health and revenue
Community development credit unions are mission-driven institutions that serve low-income, underserved communities across the country. Reflecting the needs of their members and communities, CDCUs specialize in high impact products like payday loan alternatives and credit-builder [...]
New CU net worth ratio coming?
NCUA may consider a new net worth ratio that will mirror the formulas in place at the banking regulators, similar to the community bank leverage ratio, according to the agency’s chairman. In an interview [...]
AI will help you get your … beer faster?
How many of you have ever tried to grab a drink at a crowded bar? It can be frustrating. End of the world problem? No. But still. Well, AI to the rescue. Possibly. A company [...]
Millennial Money: Credit unions add flex to your finances
An underused money tool that could help a new generation of adults on their path to prosperity isn’t a smartphone app, a virtual currency or a digital payment system. It’s an old-timey credit [...]
Name that brand tune
If your brand were a song, what song would it be? There’s no right or wrong way to answer the question, but there are two distinct ways that music helps build your credit union [...]
6 lending strategies that make a powerful member impact
The U.S. economic expansion hit a record-breaking 10 years and one month at the end of June 2019, and consumer sentiment hit a 15-year high in May. For credit unions, the lending machine is [...]
The Credit Bureau: Not nearly as cool as the FBI
What is a credit bureau? For one reason or another, you’ve probably heard of Equifax, TransUnion, or Experian. These are the three big credit bureaus in the United States. A credit bureau is an [...]
Service never goes out of style
When you’ve been in business for over 40 years, you learn a number of things about change. Business, society, technology, and people evolve. Forty years ago we didn’t have cell phones, the Walkman [...]
4 reasons your employees are bored by training
If the word “training” elicits a collective deep sigh among your employees, you’re not alone. But, all hope is not lost. There’s a reason most people dread traditional training activities. In fact, there’[...]