Tigers Credit Union goes from campus to community
In college, students fear showing up late to class, but don’t want be first to show up at a party. Many financial institutions have struggled in a “pioneering” effort to appeal to the unique [...]
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3 things you should stop wearing to work
Every workplace is different. Some are more relaxed and casual and others are more traditionally structured. Even if you work in an informal environment, you can be sure that there are certain articles of clothing [...]
Don’t miss the boat – Why credit unions need to digitally transform now
The term “digital transformation” has been a very hot topic recently, creating new conversations and products across a wide range of industries. This chart below, via Google Trends, displays the worldwide popularity of the phrase “[...]
Plan with purpose: Employ the strategic gut check
Strategic planning is an extremely important process for your credit union. However, at times it may feel like you are just going through the motions or worse yet, that you spend endless time debating and [...]
7 great reasons why an HSA is a good financial move
If you work for an employer who offers an optional High-Deductible Health Plan, you could enjoy a list of potential benefits and advantages that just won’t quit. How so? Because you can have a [...]
3 budget-friendly ways to have a happier Halloween
The weather is cool and crisp, the leaves are falling, and the spirit of Halloween is in the air. October 31st is almost here and that means it’s time to stock up on trick-or-treat [...]
5 ways to earn your co-workers’ respect
Being respected gives you a great sense of purpose in the workplace. If you want to be respected by your co-workers, you can start by respecting yourself. Here are five other easy ways you can [...]
Maintaining your position as a primary financial institution with connected payments
Findings from a recently released white paper indicate that the explosion of the Internet of Things (IoT) represents a massive opportunity for credit unions. The white paper – which is based on a report by Javelin [...]
What to do when a lawyer is about to pop up and go “BOO!”
Website accessibility has become a big, scary topic lately in the credit union world. We've fielded so many calls and questions from credit unions that we've ended up writing multiple blog posts and a webinar [...]
3 books every business leader should read
How much time do you spend reading in your spare time? Does it matter? If you are a business leader, the literature you read in your free moments could make all the difference and catapult [...]
How to fully recharge on your day off
When you have a day away from the office, how do you use your time? Do you stay in bed all day, run errands, or take a day trip? It can be hard for many [...]
3 behaviors of weak leaders
Poor emotional control As a leader, it’s important you always maintain a high level of professionalism in the workplace. That means no matter how upset you are about a particular issue, it’s vital [...]
Family, finances, health, career, community, and faith
You have a list of things that are important to you. Usually, those center around your family, finances, health, career, community, and faith. That "power six" grouping usually covers what is most near and dear [...]
Four unique ways to promote youth programs
Launching an exclusive youth program spawned a bevy of unique promotional opportunities for PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union. After partnering with The Berenstain Bears Financial Literacy Program and introducing the Cub Account in April 2017, the $[...]
Top 3 open source Cryptocurrencies (that aren’t bitcoin)
The term open source gets thrown around a lot, and most of the time, the people saying it don’t even know what it means. The best way to think of it like a book [...]