Should you fire your financial advisor?
We are in the midst of tax season and for most of us it can be a somewhat stressful time gathering up the necessary documents needed to file. Whether we end up paying back taxes [...]
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4 unusual ways to make some side cash on the weekends
Everyone could use some extra dough from time to time. You may not want to be a waiter or get a retail job, and garage sales can be a lot of work. If you want [...]
Wisdom, and the Island of Misfit Toys
Those of you from my generation are sure to remember the 1964 animated TV special, “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer.” In this classic tale, Sam the Snowman narrates the story of Rudolph, a reindeer who is [...]
New report indicates millennial women key to auto loan growth
A recent report from Edmunds documenting car shopping trends finds Millennial women are a prime customer base for car buying. The report - Millennials Are Closing the Gender Gap in Car Shopping found that women [...]
3 unconventional ways to find a job
Everyone is familiar with posting sites and classified ads, but did you know you’re not limited to these resources when hunting for a new job? Here are 3 tips to help you land the [...]
3 scams to be aware of in time for National Consumer Protection Week
New twist on an old scam: Phone scams are nearly as old as Alexander Graham Bell, but fraudsters have invented a new trick to beware of. It’s called the “can you hear me” con. [...]
4 key industry events to attend in the next few months
At CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference the political landscape and economic outlook was the buzz. Not to mention the impressive keynote speech delivered flawlessly by Former Secretary of State, General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.). But [...]
Create a memorable mobile buying experience for members
Nearly 60 percent of website traffic can be traced to mobile devices. Mobile is taking over and it’s not enough to market exclusively for desktop devices. By excluding mobile, a significant portion of your [...]
5 common misconceptions about social media marketing companies
Although we are known as ‘Social Stairway’ we do a lot more than just social media marketing. So, here’s a few common misconceptions that you might keep in mind when looking for an online [...]
Remembering the power of resilience
Even when we think we have it together we sometimes hit roadblocks that can understandably bring us down. It is in those times when our strength is tested that we should remember to dig deep [...]
3 ways money is killing your relationship
Valentine’s Day may be over but there’s never a bad time for reflecting on your relationship. One cause for concern for many is financial issues and how money can put a strain on [...]
Avoid the “checking account of the month club” headaches
Consumers are streamlining their finances into less accounts. They want instant access to their entire financial picture by logging on to one website or through a single app on their phone to check balances and [...]
Fraud prevention tips to fall back on
Real or not real? For credit unions facing fallback transactions, correctly answering this question could mean the difference between allowing legitimate or fraudulent transactions through. Fallback transactions occur when a consumer inserts a chip card [...]
Web accessibility? It’s not so scary.
Accessibility is on everyone's mind lately -- we've fielded a lot of questions recently from our credit union clients about website accessibility and ADA compliance. It's a big and technical topic, but where do you [...]
How to recruit the best talent from outside your industry
Good talent is hard to find, but by assessing potential employees’ transferrable skills, managers help ensure that they hire the best candidate for their organization. When making a new hire, it is tempting to select [...]