Emotional intelligence might not be something we think about much, but when we encounter someone with a lack of it, it can mess up your day. “Emotional intelligence is a heightened sense of self awareness, [...]
Despite the strong economic performance, the American consumer continues to be disengaged from retail and much of the economy, and continues to build checking account balances to record levels, a new report reveals. That’s [...]
Are you deciding whether to redirect marketing and business development dollars at your Credit Union or Bank for Social Media Marketing? Well, I’m here to tell you that as a life-long Credit Union member [...]
This past weekend I received a letter from my credit union letting me know they were increasing my credit limit. This is highly convenient as I was just getting ready to begin booking trips for [...]
Last week, I was in California for NAFCU's CEOs and Senior Executives Conference. It was a fantastic event, and I took a boat-load of notes. One theme kept coming up again and again. Data. The [...]
Millennials have come into their own, from becoming makers and managers who now outnumber their parents in the workforce, to rising activist wunderkind like the Parkland survivors. They tend to know who they are and [...]
For most progressive-thinking banks and credit unions, strategic planning is a critical season of the year. A big investment in time, resources, bandwidth and money is made in this critical process. The decisions made (and [...]
CUNA joined the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) Wednesday in writing to House leadership to urge consideration and passage of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act (S. 2155). CUNA strongly supports [...]
For the second consecutive day, NAFCU lobbyists met with key offices to help set the record straight on issues related to the credit union tax exemption. As part of this effort, NAFCU Executive Vice President [...]
I don’t know about you, but I’ve never been part of a national championship winning football team. While we may never have great success on the football field, we can still be a [...]
On April 8, I was one of several who represented CUNA Mutual Group at the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run. We joined thousands of runners from coast-to-coast participating in credit union road races to benefit [...]
It’s no coincidence the annual Partners in Education Celebration takes place in the middle of National Financial Literacy Month, and it’s no surprise that the Philadelphia region’s premier education recognition event is [...]
What makes a great neighborhood party guest? The neighbor with the scoop on local gossip? A foodie willing to share the best new restaurant? A fellah with thoughts on how to keep kids from busting [...]
My dad turned 80 this year. The man has a love for life and energy levels that rival those in their 40s. He says as a V8 (yes, like the engine), he has many more [...]
In July 2015, the Federal Communications Commission issued a declaratory ruling and order significantly expanding the reach of the 1991 Telephone Consumer Protection Act and its implementing regulations. The FCC’s order was contrary, in [...]
