Headlines about huge data security breaches are so common that they almost seem like business as usual. Just a few weeks ago, Yahoo Inc. admitted that its 2014 data breach affected at least 500 million [...]
Let’s talk about reality – the credit union movement is an older movement, and in some cases older founders are still engaged and involved in their institution. The first credit union society was formed in [...]
If you’re anything like me – a “type A” person with a proclivity for curiosity, you probably find yourself in a similar cycle as this: Watch movie, read article, hear an interesting fact or story [...]
Understand the terms of the card You shouldn’t apply for a credit card without reading the terms. Evaluate the card based on the fees, interest rates, and possible rewards. The many cards available each [...]
Staying motivated has become more of task for most than the actual goal they are trying to accomplish. When your to-do list is pushing novel length, creating sustainable motivation is key in keeping sanity and [...]
On October 20, 2016, credit unions nationwide will join together for International Credit Union Day (ICU Day), a global celebration of the movement’s history, values and achievements. On top of being a fun commemoration [...]
Good luck staying competitive today without offering members mobile banking. It’s now a necessity, says Danielle Green, marketing strategist at $155 million asset Park City Credit Union, Merrill, Wis. A 2015 report by the [...]
At this time of year, the only thing you’ll find more prevalent than everything-pumpkin, are Halloween costumes. Every store, no matter what they traditionally sell, is transformed and loaded with masks, capes and everything [...]
As the saying goes, “you can’t pick your parents,” but I am certainly glad I got the ones I did. I can never repay them for the values they have instilled in me and [...]
A certified financial planner and CPA Tom Corley wrote a book entitled “Rich Habits,” where he breaks down a five-year study on 233 wealthy people (defined as having an annual income of $160,000 or [...]
Norman Rockwell never really showed us America. He painted America as it might have been, could have been, should have been. His images left generations vividly remembering experiences they never had. Rockwell portrayed a wishful [...]
A shark’s primary sense is a lusty sense of smell. A shark can detect one drop of blood in a million drops of water and can smell blood as far away as a quarter-mile. [...]
It’s amazing how many times I hear credit union executives say their competition is the bank and credit union across the street – the same dastardly foes they’ve been battling for years. I can’[...]
School is great for learning basic math, events of historical importance, and what your favorite Little Debbie snack is. As crucial as those things are, some of the most important lessons come from living. Here [...]
The Harry Potter universe is an absolute pop culture phenomenon. November 18 marks the release of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the first theatrical release from the Wizarding World since the end of [...]
