A Typewriter? Seriously?
by Sean McDonald Anyone under age 25 who is reading this may not even know what a typewriter looks like let alone what it does and how it works. But I digress…. A few weeks [...]
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Top Myths of Endpoint Security
This hits right home with Network Box, as we do perimeter security and we cringe every time we hear AV companies making the case that moat defenses are a thing of the past. Indeed, if [...]
A Surprising Success Story
To “conserve,” in the truest sense of the word, means to “save.” But when NCUA takes the extraordinary step to conserve an institution, it’s almost always past the point where it can be saved. [...]
Online Banking Key To Satisfaction and Growth at Credit Unions
by Jim Marous According to recently released research, credit unions continue to score higher than banks in six key areas that have been found to drive customer satisfaction. Interestingly, however, while lower rates and fees [...]
Financial Emancipation: The Next Proclamation
On January 1st of this year, we celebrated the sesquicentennial of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. One hundred and fifty years ago marked that momentous occasion when President Lincoln placed his signature to that [...]
Nominate Young Talent for Next Top Credit Union Exec by Friday
by DeeDee Myers Talent is the capacity for achievement and we all have it! How we use our talent is an individual choice, sometimes conscious or unconscious. I meet exciting people in credit unions who [...]
Experience vs. Price – Which One Do Consumers Want Most?
I can’t speak for all consumers, but I can share the personal experience that got me thinking about this topic - and left me leaning heavily in the opposite direction from where I started. [...]
Interest Rate Risk and Net Long-Term Asset Ratio
One financial measure that is probably giving the National Credit Union Administration heartburn has been the continued increase in net long-term assets relative to total assets. The net long-term assets to total assets ratio is [...]
The Second Step in Developing Word of Mouth for CDFIs
Welcome to the third post in our series about creating powerful word of mouth marketing for community development financial institutions. As we mentioned in our intro to WOM for CDFIs, using the Andy Sernovitz/Word [...]
Credit Unions: 5 Things Everyone Should Know About Credit Unions
by. Jason We continue to get questions about credit unions and although a google search may resolve many of these questions it leaves many more people wondering what are the important things they need to [...]
PNC Bank to Kill Free Checking
by. Simon Zhen PNC Bank is the only top-10 U.S. bank to offer a free checking account, but that will soon change. The Pittsburgh-based megabank plans to replace its free checking account with one [...]
Why You Should Fail Fearlessly
by. Matt Monge It’s in that moment you propose an idea that you know is going to be met with blank stares if not looks of outright contempt. It’s when you’re about [...]
Overdraft Protection And Regulatory Overkill
by. Henry Meier Late yesterday, the CFPB unveiled a report on overdraft fees. Although it hasn’t yet proposed any regulations on this matter, you know where this is headed with the certainty of a [...]
Are You Playing to Win or Not to Lose?
by Michelle Hunter This is the time of year when many of us review our annual marketing plan and wonder how we could be halfway through the year and have only accomplished one third of [...]
Life’s “Big Moment” Events Often Lead to New Home Loans
Some of our biggest financial decisions – such as taking on a mortgage – are triggered by major life events. Personal milestones like having a baby, starting a new job or getting married tend to prompt the [...]