The latest from Lorraine Ranalli

Jul 27, 2017 - by Lorraine Ranalli, Credit Union Network for Financial Literacy

Are you confused by this simple grammar rule?

Imagine the outrage of grammar school teachers when Paul Simon released Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard in 1972. I often wonder if the popular song inspired misuse of ...

Jun 28, 2017 - by Lorraine Ranalli, Credit Union Network for Financial Literacy

Feel the fear of public speaking and beat it!

Countless studies conclude most would choose death over speaking in public. Fear is the culprit. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Fear defeats more people than any other one thing in the ...

May 24, 2017 - by Lorraine Ranalli, Credit Union Network for Financial Literacy

5 lessons for laying a solid business foundation

Construction is my husband’s passion. He’s made a decent living remodeling and flipping houses. He takes pride in his work and it shows. Over the years, I’ve ...

Apr 26, 2017 - by Lorraine Ranalli, Credit Union Network for Financial Literacy

The credit union difference

Imagine setting out to do something good in your community and the service you provide is so valuable that the demand for it rapidly increases to the point you’re ...

Mar 24, 2017 - by Lorraine Ranalli, Credit Union Network for Financial Literacy

3 reasons why trade shows are worth the expense

Trade shows are expensive. Plain and simple. They can devour the lion’s share of your marketing budget. Nevertheless, trade shows should be part of your marketing plan if a ...

Feb 23, 2017 - by Lorraine Ranalli, Credit Union Network for Financial Literacy

Why aren’t more small credit unions involved in loan participation?

Your credit union’s asset size might preclude you from investing through broker/dealers but it doesn’t preclude you from loan growth or generating interest income in the lucrative ...

Jan 26, 2017 - by Lorraine Ranalli, Credit Union Network for Financial Literacy

Surefire method for mitigating the effects of identity theft

“This is a reminder to take inventory of what’s in our wallets,” my colleague said after he and I learned about a potential identity crisis. Note: Only the name ...

Dec 29, 2016 - by Lorraine Ranalli, Credit Union Network for Financial Literacy

Meeting expectations: Five steps for executing effective meetings

Please don’t read this article until you’ve answered these five questions: Do the meetings you chair or attend work as they are supposed to work? Do you understand ...