5 simple time management tips
Be realistic with your workload First things first: Never commit to more work than you can actually accomplish. I like to get as much done as possible as well, but you have to understand that [...]
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6 things to do if your identity is stolen
The best line of defense against identity theft is prevention, but when that fails you need to handle the situation correctly and swiftly. If you notice any mysterious purchases or your bank contacts you about [...]
How credit unions are embracing Small Business Saturday
For the past six years, small businesses have been given a big opportunity every November. The movement, otherwise known as Small Business Saturday, produces pride in shop owners and a sense of community in consumers. [...]
What is up with the “A” word?
Is your credit union still riding the struggle bus when it comes to the “A” word in social media? Forget anything obscene. You are not in the back of the band bus. In fact, you [...]
People will talk…tweet, snap, and more
Welcome to part two of the Two Peoples series. Last time, we learned about the "great divide" between individuals who are deeply connected and those who prefer to go the analog route. Now, we're looking [...]
Social media: A guide for parents
In the digital age of today, it seems everyone is on some form of social media. From Instagram and Facebook, to LinkedIn and Twitter, social networking sites connect us not only with people across town [...]
4 reasons you should volunteer
We all know that it’s important to give back. Sometimes that means giving money to your favorite charity and sometimes it’s as simple as volunteering with a local non-profit. Whatever you choose to [...]
How is your credit union’s member experience really doing? 3 questions to consider
It’s a sad fact, but the financial industry has a history of being slow to adapt to new technology. While many credit unions and banks have spruced up their branches with Wi-Fi bars and [...]
Tiny houses. Less stuff. Money-smart kids.
“Dad, you HAVE to see this place,” my 11-year-old daughter insisted upon returning from an open house viewing with our neighbor - something they (her and her sister) do for fun on Sundays. The house [...]
A rising rate lifts all rates – or does it?
We’ve all heard the phrase “A rising tide lifts all boats”. However, when the Federal Reserve increases short-term interest rates, does it automatically translate into higher short-term rates for all? Economic theory would suggest [...]
5 tips to lowering your energy bill this winter
It may be a few months away, but remember the House Stark’s words, “winter is coming,” and with it come extra expenses on keeping warm. A large part of the country will be experiencing [...]
Keep your finances living, amongst the dead
Many of you already know that The Walking Dead just started its seventh season and for those who don’t or haven’t watched it yet, things got pretty intense right off the bat. I [...]
Transparency with suppliers is more important than you may realize
Corporate transparency describes the extent to which a business's actions are clearly observable by outsiders. Certainly your credit union's transparency is important to your brand from a member perspective, particularly in light of the Wells [...]
Video marketing as a key component of your communications strategy
Is video marketing part of your member engagement strategy? It should be. Video marketing is quickly becoming the preferred method of communication to reach your membership. Video production is attainable for credit unions of all [...]
The line on credit
Believe it or not the line on credit is that in order to accrue it, you have to use it but not to the extent some would think. The debt-averse have a hard time comprehending [...]