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Saddle up the digital marketing monster
Digital Marketing is a huge, slippery, multi-armed beast, with tentacles reaching out in every direction. But if you can manage to grab hold and hang on, this powerful critter can take you for the ROI [...]
How to market your credit union with a purpose
Credit unions serve a vital purpose in the economy, providing the only real alternative for consumers in an increasingly monopolized lending environment. Financial services is also in the midst of a quiet revolution, thanks to [...]
PODCAST: Financial literacy is personal for Kyrah Klika
Kyrah Klika’s family went through financial hardships when she was in high school, and she later struggled to work her way through college. Now, the Chippewa Falls Vice President at $1.2 billion asset [...]
After 40 years in 401(k)s, how are boomers doing?
With 401(k) plans turning 40 years old, a Schwab Retirement Services survey finds that a majority of boomers feel their own 401(k) plans are in better shape than ever. In fact, 75% of [...]
Banking on experience
Would you bank with Amazon? New research from Fiserv finds consumers are significantly more comfortable with the idea of using technology companies to make financial transactions than ever before. As the potential for disruption grows, [...]
3.3 billion ways to showcase the credit union difference
Oct. 18 marks the 70th anniversary of International Credit Union Day. By many accounts, it’s a great time to be a credit union. It’s also a great time to be a credit union [...]
International CU Day: Boost website engagement with member success stories
The theme for this year’s ICU Day asks credit unions and members to “Find Your Platinum Lining in Credit Unions”. The World Council of Credit Unions (WOOCU), which is the organization that hosts ICU [...]
Unlock the data in your reports
There is lots of buzz about big data and data analytics, but all the data in the world does no good unless it’s being used. Credit unions are behind retail and online companies in [...]
D.C. publications cover CUNA mid-term support for candidates
CUNA support for credit union-friendly candidates in this year’s mid-term election was covered by two Washington, D.C. publications Wednesday. CUNA announced several independent expenditures Wednesday, which follows a similar announcement several weeks ago, [...]
Exam cycles, cost-saving efforts discussed during NCUA budget briefing
NAFCU Board of Directors Chair Jeanne Kucey, during testimony yesterday on the NCUA's proposed budgets for 2019 and 2020, reiterated NAFCU's recommendation of expanding eligibility for an extended 18-month exam cycle for all well-run, low [...]
4 best bets for stocking up on Halloween candy this year
Halloween is almost here. No matter how old you are, it brings out the kid in all of us. The best thing about Halloween? Some might say dressing up, but I’d say it’s [...]
Member Education: Public Wi-Fi and bill pay risks
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Though cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility, year-round, this month serves as a special reminder that every individual has the power and responsibility to make the internet safer and more [...]
The important partnership between credit unions and small businesses
Since the inception of the credit union industry, there has been a connection between credit unions and small businesses. Both institutions were founded on helping local communities and working towards providing valuable services and products [...]
Keep an eye on international laws (GDPR)
All of us have been bombarded recently with those updates on our mobile phones and on the various websites asking us to accept the new privacy terms. Very few of us take the time to [...]