Are you ready to join an ATTENTION REVOLUTION? Are you ready to commit to paying attention to what matters most? In today’s society, people everywhere are overwhelmed, overstressed and overtired. We receive information at [...]
The United States has a savings crisis. According to the Federal Reserve, household rates of saving have dropped to levels not seen since 2008 and are not far from the all-time low. Surveys show that [...]
In today’s rapidly changing world, predicting trends more than a few months into the future can be a daunting task. Yet a long-term perspective is exactly what is required for long-term success. While the [...]
As if credit union did not have to enough to worry about now the Secret Service is warning financial institutions of robbers remotely commanding ATMs to spew out cash on command. It's called jackpotting, a [...]
The digital age, as it has with so many facets of daily life, has permanently altered how regular consumers use and view financial institutions. Consider that today’s consumer only walks into a physical branch [...]
Credit unions continue to see strong gains in auto lending, but tried-and-true tactics may need a tune-up in the year ahead. According to Bob Child, chief operating officer at CU Direct, a “softening” of used [...]
Bloomberg news is highlighting two bills passed by Congress yesterday that I think are worth knowing about. First there is H.R. 1457. This bill would set a national standard for financial institutions, including credit [...]
According to a study from EY, investments in technology and innovation will have the potential to increase efficiency, manage evolving risks and meet consumer expectations that are required for sustainable success. Banks and credit unions [...]
As digitization has revolutionized financial services, new online and mobile tools have made financial advice and planning services more accessible to everyone. Now, advances in artificial intelligence (AI) promise to deliver a second big bang [...]
The House voted 397-8 Monday night to pass the CUNA-backed Making Online Banking Initiation Legal and Easy (MOBILE) Act of 2017 (H.R. 1457). The bill, introduced by Rep. Scott Tipton (R-Colo.) would allow financial [...]
Ahead of President Donald Trump's State of the Union address tonight, NAFCU is calling for increased regulatory relief for the credit union industry. NAFCU is actively engaged with the administration and Congress, federal regulators and [...]
This is a spiritual continuation of a series from a while back, titled Are You A Dumb Pipe. The idea is related; read on to understand how. For every 100 members buying a car, 8 [...]
I grew up in Montana. Bears are a reality if you venture out into the woods. Don’t be surprised if you happen upon a bear’s kitchen or living room; the wilderness is their [...]
Colleges and universities continually produce a fresh wave of enthusiastic workers. They are the future professionals, leaders and specialists of your credit union. These well-educated graduates are eager to change the world in their chosen [...]
Do you have a question about improving sales, employee performance or sales cultures? In our new column, Michael Neill, CSE, will take your questions and offer his best advice. Neill is president of Michael Neill &[...]
