The latest from Rick Bialobrezski

Aug 16, 2021 - by Rick Bialobrzeski, GreenPath Financial Wellness

Food for thought as you plan for the future

What does the future hold for your credit union?   Strategic planning season is just around the corner. Or maybe it’s already here. For many, strategic planning is a never ...

May 14, 2021 - by Rick Bialobrzeski, GreenPath Financial Wellness

The road to financial wellness

I have a 35-mile commute to work in metro Detroit — at least I did before the pandemic. Traffic jams are part of the daily routine. Often caused by poor ...

Jan 14, 2021 - by Rick Bialobrzeski, GreenPath Financial Wellness

Financial advice is a winning strategy for credit unions

Your members need financial advice. They really do. Some could use help with retirement planning and investing, while others need advice on day-to-day issues such as improving credit, reducing debt, ...

Oct 6, 2020 - by Rick Bialobrzeski, GreenPath Financial Wellness

Reimagining strategic planning

Many of us are currently knee deep in budgeting and strategic planning. How has the pandemic changed your credit union’s strategy? How has it changed the needs of your ...

Jul 2, 2020 - by Rick Bialobrzeski, GreenPath Financial Wellness

Remix the American Dream so it works for EVERYONE

2020 has been quite a year so far.  How will your credit union respond to recent events to shape its future?  Do you see opportunities?  Years from now, will people ...

Apr 14, 2020 - by Rick Bialobrzeski, GreenPath Financial Wellness

4 ways empathy can show up in your COVID-19 response

These are turbulent, unprecedented times. It’s uncharted territory for all of us. One thing is certain though – amid the chaos, there is opportunity. We all have the opportunity &#...

Dec 13, 2019 - by Rick Bialobrzeski, GreenPath Financial Wellness

Finding your credit union’s “soul mates”

We can’t do it alone. In our personal and professional lives, finding the right partner makes all the difference. Partnerships will become increasingly important for your credit union as ...

Oct 1, 2019 - by Rick Bialobrzeski, GreenPath Financial Wellness

4 ways to drive loan growth

It’s fall, which means most of us are waist deep in budget and strategic planning discussions. It wouldn’t surprise me if loan growth is one of your top ...