A woman’s mid-life perspective
I am grateful that Renée Sattiewhite reached out asking me to write an article for Women’s Month this year. When Renée calls, I answer. I am sure I am not alone! My [...]
I am grateful that Renée Sattiewhite reached out asking me to write an article for Women’s Month this year. When Renée calls, I answer. I am sure I am not alone! My [...]
As we honor Black History Month, it’s essential to recognize the invaluable role that credit unions play in serving the underserved, particularly those in low to moderate-income (LMI) communities. For decades, credit unions have [...]
As the commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr holiday is approaching, citizens across the nation prepare to celebrate. The MLK holiday recognizes the iconic civil rights leader’s contribution to justice and equality. This [...]
Financial inclusion matters, but financial resilience matters even more. We hear the testimonials over and over again about credit unions changing lives, and the People Helping People credit union philosophy. Especially for many smaller credit [...]
There are a plethora of studies showing the benefits of taking time off from work: Better creativity Increased productivity Better mental health Better physical health Lower risk of burnout Improved relationships Better work-life balance More [...]
‘We’re all just tumbling through life, trying to do the best that we can.’ I used that line too much over the years. Especially in conversations with younger colleagues about something that didn’t [...]
I am still riding the wave of inspiration cast by this year’s 25th Annual AACUC Conference. Hundreds of credit union professionals all left with a very specific call to action – “What does Legacy mean [...]
We live in an age of influence and influencers. From the best beauty products and latest tech gadgets to the best hacks to lose weight, fold a fitted sheet or practice mindfulness. Seems like more [...]
According to Webster’s New World Dictionary, legacy means anything handed down from, or as from an ancestor. Merriam Webster’s Dictionary defines legacy as something transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor [...]
As we navigate the digital age, the financial sector finds itself at a crossroads. Constant innovation, previously an advantage, has transformed into a necessity. In particular, credit unions must adapt and leverage new technologies to [...]
While financial literacy is low among many U.S. adults, BIPOC households often feel that finances are a personal and private matter, and are habitually uncomfortable around conversations about money.[1] Our data confirms that [...]
In the wake of the Silicon Valley Bank (SBV) collapse, many financial institutions are reconfirming their financial strategy; looking for cracks in their risk management armor. Although SVB’s business model was unique, particularly when [...]
When I was a little girl, my two biggest fears were tornadoes and nuclear war. I grew up in East TN (tornado alley) near the plant that generates the explosive material for nuclear warheads. As [...]
There is a saying that leaders are not born but are made. This is to suggest that leadership is a trait that can be taught. If this is so, individuals seeking a leadership post should [...]
In the credit union industry, we maintain that our value to our members is a result of our status as cooperatives – we are our community’s not-for-profit, people-helping-people financial alternative and it’s because we [...]