Mindfulness is getting much more attention in business. Aetna, Google, General Mills and many others have instituted programs in this area. A mindful approach can mean reductions in employee absenteeism and turnover, improved employee relationships, [...]
by: David Karl During my days as an independent consultant, companies most often asked me to help them build their strategic direction. My first question was as reflexive as swatting a mosquito on the back [...]
by: Dan Berger As much as I like quick lists and tips on improving skill sets and becoming a better person, achieving those ends also involves a journey of self-discovery that isn’t so black [...]
by: Christina Ponstisso Amy Nielson via the Huffington Post details her revelation on money habits from working as an accountant to becoming a mother. As a mother she began observing and taking note of her [...]
Filene's Chief Impact Officer Tansley Stearns joins us to discuss the "Filene Method of Innovation for Credit Unions," upcoming studies and reports, and a lot more.
by: Henry Meier They may-at least in relation to mortgage loans involving bankrupt borrowers. Let’s recall that in passing Dodd Frank and promulgating its regulations Congress and the CFPB wanted to minimize potential dual [...]
by: Kelly McCartney As the U.S. continues to recover from the financial crisis started over seven years ago, the prospect of "too big to fail" banks still lingers because no real reforms have been [...]
Online dating has grown significantly in recent years. According to a recent Pew Research Center study, one in five Americans aged 25-34 have used online research. This growth is attributable to the increasing acceptance of [...]
As your credit union seeks to reach a younger member, remember that strategy often will be synonymous with reaching a Hispanic member. Beyond the Hispanic market’s youth, Hispanics are the largest, fastest-growing and one [...]
To keep members and continue to grow, credit unions must come up with solutions The good news: Credit unions grabbed 8.4 percent of the mortgage lending market share at year-end 2014, a continuation of [...]
As retailers move to capitalize on PINless debit, CUs need to re-evaluate their fee and reward programs. by: Joe Woods Sponsored by CU24 Credit unions have seen a recent spike in PINless debit transactions as [...]
Recently dubbed the "Mick Jagger of Payments," CSCU CTO Tom Davis joins us to discuss red hot topic of mobile payments, particularly Apple Pay vs. Samsung Pay vs. Google Wallet vs. ... well, the list goes [...]
What is the “banking” story of highly profitable households? What is the “banking” story of highly profitable households in underserved investment areas? “How does the credit union fit into the member’s story? Is the [...]
An explanation of the most recent threat to the industry's exemption. by: Erik Payne The U.S. Senate Committee on Finance is a 26-person (14 Republicans, 12 Democrats) committee that oversees federal spending and revenue, [...]
Last week, our Four months of Apple Pay post covered the early consumer benefits of Apple Pay—and what credit unions will need to keep in mind during implementation. Now, we’re diving deeper into [...]
