The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) has announced a $100,000 grant to help smaller credit unions analyze membership demographics and better understand the roles culture, race and ethnicity play in financial well-being. The [...]
Halloween is almost here. Most people love dressing up as their favorite character and almost everybody loves eating candy. Even if you're not able to celebrate Halloween exactly the way you'd like, you can still [...]
The time is now for banks to step up to assist customers in their journey to financial wellness. The last 18 months have left customers concerned about the future and how to prepare for it. [...]
Credit unions are dedicated to serving their members and helping them achieve their financial goals. Even credit unions with narrow fields of membership, for example the employees of a specific organization, extend their services to [...]
One of the strongest categories following holiday spend, the 2021 back-to-school shopping period was forecasted to increase by 7.5% compared to 2020, according to the National Retail Federation. As many families began planning for [...]
If you’re getting into business for yourself, say through ride sharing, freelance work or selling products online, you’re likely starting to take business cash flow seriously. Your personal finances and business finances may [...]
As we move closer to the holiday season, our marketing efforts will shift to personal loan, credit card and club saving promotions. However, let’s not forget about a very important campaign to focus on – [...]
There is a common thread in most of the conversations we have with our clients. All of them want to improve their member’s financial health; most are looking for new tools to employ. Financial [...]
I can't believe October has arrived! One reason I'm having a hard time believing it is that today's high temperature in my neck of the woods is 81. But alas, it's still October! And since [...]
In the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, everything in your members’ lives revolves around their home. With so many people and entire families stuck at home, people are recognizing now more than ever the need [...]
First thing’s first, about 67 million Zoomers make up 20% of the U.S. population, and 64% of Zoomers look for a more personalized banking experience. With so many Zoomers entering the financial sector, [...]
Over the past two years, credit unions have really been stepping up their game, accepting payments through a variety of channels and successfully engaging members for lending, collections/delinquencies, and marketing purposes. Credit unions have [...]
There are various generational differences when it comes to financial habits. Let's begin by talking about bill pay. What is it, and how does it work? If you are familiar with the payments industry, you [...]
Working as a freelancer comes with many challenges. Aside from looking for new clients and stabilizing your income, you might struggle with getting loans and credits. Most banks and lending firms prefer full-time employees over [...]
The holidays are a time of joy, light, and celebrations when families and friends gather from near and far to spend time together. The season is certainly a special time of year. Yet all the [...]
