Slow that scroll: how to capture eyeballs for your social videos
If you still need to be convinced of video’s marketing efficacy, you’ve come to the wrong place. If you’re already bought into video and just aren’t sure how to start, this [...]
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Successfully managing your REO in a post-pandemic environment
No one could have predicted the level of disruption we’ve all faced following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic last year. If your financial institution has been thrown into unfamiliar territory and you aren’[...]
Life insurance underwriting: Frequently asked questions
Part of being an adult is recognizing that you have a sense of responsibility toward others — especially your loved ones. If you were to pass away unexpectantly, you’d still want them to be cared [...]
More credit union lenders report ‘UFO’ sightings in auto loan books
Despite a significant slowdown in auto sales at certain points in 2020, credit unions held steady with their indirect lending programs. Anticipating that business could turn around at any point, most kept the same number [...]
Flooded with deposits? Strategic benchmarking can ensure quick, smart investment decisions.
COVID-19 flipped the whole world on its head in 2020, and because that flip caused financial hardship for so many, credit unions had to quickly rethink and revise lending goals, risk parameters, and liquidity positions. [...]
Don’t You (Forget About Gen X)
Won't you come see about me I'll be alone, dancing, you know it, baby Tell me your troubles and doubts Giving me everything inside and out Don’t You (Forget About Me), Simple Minds (1985) [...]
Armored up
It happens in an instant. You’re chatting with a team member and you see the bricks stack up around them like a drawbridge pulling up and you lose the only access to their island. [...]
Don’t avoid it: Strategies for conflict resolution
“Conflict is a good thing. It’s part of a healthy workplace.” My former co-worker, Dave, used to say that. It was a lifetime ago, in a job well in the rearview mirror. He believed [...]
Donovan: CUs eager to bring financial services to communities
It’s more important than ever that communities retain access to a local financial partner that can meet their needs, CUNA Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan Donovan wrote to all 535 Congressional offices Wednesday. He noted [...]
Fed recommends synthetic ID fraud definition
The Federal Reserve Tuesday released an industry-recommended definition of synthetic identity fraud: The use of a combination of personally identifiable information (PII) to fabricate a person or entity in order to commit a dishonest act [...]
Content marketing strategy not working? This is why.
Content marketing, also known as Inbound Marketing, has changed significantly in the past several years. As the volume of content available increases and the number of channels to consume content multiplies, it's imperative that your [...]
Huge (but complex) pot banking potential awaits clearer U.S. signal
A $52 billion question has lingered in the air far longer than the smoke from any smoldering joint: Will banks and credit unions deem the rewards outweigh the risks and burden of serving state-legal marijuana-related [...]
Data breaches: Uncovering the known and the unknown
Imagine trusting a company enough to give them access to your personal information, only to find out it was compromised during a data breach. Do you know where your information goes once it has been [...]
8 best fraud prevention tactics for 2021
As shared during our recent webinar, 2021 Fraud Crystal Ball, credit unions continue to face security risks from experienced bad actors. Member attacks are becoming more frequent and creative, and it’s important to stay [...]
Have you considered an equipment service agreement with USC?
There are many reasons to include a service agreement with the purchase of a document or check scanner from USC. Below are just a few. Check out our infographic on the Top 10 Reasons HERE. [...]