5 tips to prevent identity theft this holiday season
Identity theft is a real threat and it can be damaging to your finances and personal life. Make sure you’re doing all you can to keep yourself safe during this holiday season. Here are [...]
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Senate passes comprehensive tax reform bill
The U.S. Senate, by a vote of 51-49, passed its version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that makes sweeping changes to the tax code, including changes to IRAs and other tax-advantaged saving [...]
2018 Reg Z penalty fees
Credit unions typically incorporate minimal fees, deriving most of their non-interest income from interchange on credit and debit portfolios. As the income from interchange declines, some credit unions look to fees to replace that revenue. [...]
3 ways financial literacy impacts health
Being financially literate is like a gift that keeps giving. Obvious benefits leap to mind. The financially literate are less prone to fraud and abuse, they build savings for a “rainy day,” use credit wisely, [...]
3 simple strategies for praising employees
As a leader, it’s critical that you ensure your employees feel appreciated. It’s no mystery that when employees are valued and respected, office morale is positively affected. Here are a few simple ideas [...]
Don’t let 2018 go to the dogs
According to the Chinese Calendar 2018 is the Year of the DOG. The dog represents loyalty and generosity. The dog is an ethical and idealistic sign and the year which takes his name will make [...]
Life is uncertain: Protect what you have
When it comes to maintaining financial stability these days, a great deal of uncertainty comes into play. For financial institutions, on-going regulation on existing non-interest income sources, a lack of new revenue stream opportunities, as [...]
Credit unions turn to video to re-humanize member engagement and optimize resources utilization
Millennials are undoubtedly the demographic cohort that is setting the stage for significant changes in the immediate future of consumer banking. Millennials: Will make up 72% of the global workforce by 2025 Want to bank [...]
Words of inspiration to combat the cold weather blues
When the temperatures drop it’s easy to want to stay in bed and ignore the day ahead. What could be better than staying in your PJs and sipping cocoa? But, the fact is, the [...]
Smart money moves to make before year’s end
By the time 2017 is over, your finances have likely taken a hit from holiday shopping and year-end expenses. Instead of making a New Year’s resolution to get your budget back on track, start [...]
Where to find social media content for credit unions? Ask your members!
One question we get over and over is 'Where can I find good nsocial media content for our credit union?' And the answer truly is more simple than you might think… JUST ASK YOUR [...]
The business case for adopting digital automation for small business and consumer loans
The small business and consumer unsecured loan market is enormous—$1.3 trillion by some estimates. However, for community and regional financial institutions under $10 billion in assets, this market is quickly becoming a missed [...]
3 cool tech gifts that can save time and money
We all love technology for the convenience that it brings, but normally that convenience comes at a price. But what about those techs, apps, and gadgets that can actually help you keep a little money [...]
Signs your coworkers don’t respect you
There are many ways you can go about showing a lack of respect for someone. Here are just a few of the more obvious ways you can tell that your coworkers don’t respect you. [...]
Will proposed tax reform impact the housing market?
Both the House and Senate have put forth tax reform plans that appear likely to succeed. At this writing, the Senate plan has passed, with several last-minute amendments made to win over key holdouts on [...]