The latest from Naomi Anderson

Nov 2, 2023 - by Naomi Anderson, Envisant

How to prepare for seasonal changes in holiday spending with prepaid cards

How are credit union professionals like meteorologists? Both need to look out for changes in seasonal patterns. For credit unions, however, those patterns represent consumer behavior that can give insights ...

Jun 7, 2023 - by Naomi Anderson, Envisant

How prepaid cards are carving out their niche in a digital future

More than 20% of U.S. retail purchases are expected to take place digitally by 2026 according to Insider Intelligence. This reflects consumers’ rapidly increasing comfort with digital payment methods. ...

Dec 7, 2022 - by Naomi Anderson, Envisant

Why prepaid cards are on trend this holiday season

Holiday trends in 2022 favor in-person experiences and budget-conscious gifting as people search for solutions to help them navigate fraud concerns, limited budgets, and travel complications. Prepaid cards, with their ...

Aug 12, 2022 - by Naomi Anderson, Envisant

What makes prepaid cards excellent traveling companions for members?

Even with our current global challenges, consumers are still ramping up their travel plans. Expedia is calling 2022 the year of the GOAT, or the “Greatest of All Trips.” This ...

May 3, 2022 - by Naomi Anderson, Envisant

3 gift card trends that have nothing to do with gifting

While gift cards remain one of the most popular gifts to share for holidays and other special occasions, the latest trends surrounding gift cards go beyond this original use. The ...

Jan 27, 2022 - by Naomi Anderson, Envisant

Virtual prepaid cards: Better for the environment and for business

Virtual or Plastic? It’s a choice that soon all credit unions and card issuers will be asking as the virtual card market continues to grow to a predicted threefold ...

Nov 30, 2021 - by Naomi Anderson, Envisant

Holiday spending plans thrive with prepaid & virtual gift cards

The holiday season is synonymous with spending. Those of us with the best budgeting intentions can quickly get into the red as we gather the last-minute essentials and tiniest of ...

Sep 27, 2021 - by Naomi Anderson, Envisant

A perfect fit – How prepaid cards simplify the holiday season for members

As the busy holiday season approaches, flexibility is a required skill for all of us. We tend to appreciate businesses and financial institutions that can be flexible alongside us and ...