In my last post on this topic, I shared some of the survey results and insights on the evolving homeownership journey that Blend delivered in their last webinar. With all the recent shifts in the [...]
In a rut? Here are 13 ideas to help make the most of your summer... You’re ready to take advantage of the warm summer months that feel like freedom — especially after the challenging couple [...]
Today, there's a subscription for everything. Netflix, HBO, Amazon Prime and other streaming services. Pet food and meds. Cosmetics. Meal kits. Music streaming. You name it, there's a subscription for it. It's getting so popular [...]
According to our Q3 2022 Consumer Pulse, rising interest rates is one of the top five concerns for Americans in 2022. It’s understandable — a rise in interest rates can impact numerous parts of your [...]
With all the technological advancements around us, have you wondered what it would be like to go back to the good old days? You know, where a handshake meant something, and you could 100% trust [...]
When measuring the success of an email marketing campaign, many financial marketers can become hyper-focused on clicks and opens. While these are important metrics to track and optimize, they don't tell the whole story - [...]
In its most recent advisory, the CFPB addressed a critical question - “When creditors make credit decisions based on complex algorithms that prevent creditors from accurately identifying the specific reasons for denying credit or taking [...]
A lot of us have been focusing on the “I” in DEI lately. Very basic DEI training has taught us that it is not enough to just make space, but efforts must be made for [...]
The well-known proverb "necessity is the mother of invention" sums up the story of how the traditionally adversarial relationship between financial technology companies (fintechs) and credit unions has evolved into a mutually beneficial partnership. The [...]
The House will hold a committee work week with no activity on the floor. The Senate will process several executive and judicial nominations. The House Appropriations Committee is expected to mark up the FY23 State, [...]
New home sales grew 10.7 percent in May to 696,000 annualized units, while April saw an upward revision of 38,000 units. Compared to last year, May sales were 5.9 percent lower. [...]
$1 billion USF Federal Credit Union in Tampa, Florida, has taken a novel approach to collaboration by developing a unique, best-in-class practice for strategic planning. Rick Will, Ph.D., professor emeritus at the University of [...]
Whether credit union leaders decide to offer or forgo cryptocurrency services, ignoring crypto isn’t an option, says Lamont Black, associate professor of finance at DePaul University. “You must do your due diligence,” says Black, [...]
The credit union movement is founded on the principle of people helping people. This relates to how credit union professionals work to improve the financial well-being of their organizations’ members and help those members reach [...]
Editors note: this post was originally published in November 2015 and has been completely updated for comprehensiveness. Myths are stories with a purpose, often used to justify an approach or belief system. In conversations with [...]
