Small businesses matter. They are a catalyst for growth in our economy and a powerful force in creating thriving and equitable communities. They also offer individuals a unique opportunity to better their financial situation. But [...]
Starbucks will let you pay for your Caramel Macchiato with it. Whole Foods is happy to accept it for that deli container of buckwheat pilaf. And Microsoft—a corporate granddaddy in the space— embraced it [...]
Young adults care about climate change. As revealed by a recent Pew Research Center survey, “Younger Americans – Millennials and adults in Generation Z – stand out… particularly for their high levels of engagement with the issue [...]
If credit unions ever “go down,” it won’t be on Denise Wymore’s watch. As a speaker, consultant, and current marketing manager of QCash Financial, Denise is a fierce advocate for the credit union [...]
Banking built for Black America. Queering banking for the better. Banking for environmentalists. Financial services companies that target specific consumer demographics or interest groups seem to be becoming a “thing” these days. If that sounds [...]
If there’s anything we’ve learned from COVID, it’s that the future is uncertain. Over the past 18 months, credit unions across the country have done an impressive job finding ways to rapidly [...]
Like all digital advancements, artificial intelligence (AI) has great potential and also poses great risks. Over the last few months, we've explored the emerging concept of “digital responsibility” through environmental, social, and economic lenses. Now [...]
When we made the decision to work remotely for “at least two weeks” on March 13, 2020, I never imagined it would be my last day in the office. We had poured a lot of [...]
Last year, credit union members needed more help than ever. Whether they needed help navigating online banking, making a loan payment, accessing a stimulus check, or applying for a PPP Loan, members were overwhelming call [...]
Even not-for-profits need to pay the bills and grow revenues. But what happens when efforts to do so lead to outsourcing, interactive teller machines (ITMs) and digital services that replace in-branch staff? How do you [...]
Thank you for tuning in to episode 10 of The CUInsight Network, with your host, Randy Smith, Co-founder of CUInsight.com. In The CUInsight Network, we take a deeper dive with the thought leaders who [...]
It’s officially Pride Month! Last year, we saw many credit unions celebrating Pride Month and particularly enjoyed this roundup from CUNA featuring notable Pride-related tweets. We love blog posts and social media graphics, but [...]
I was talking with the CEO of a credit union this last week, and he remarked on how much the influx of deposits had driven down their net worth. We have heard about similar challenges [...]
Credit unions pride themselves on being socially responsible, and with good reason. Social responsibility is one of the nine credit union operating principles, and the movement prioritizes meaningful community involvement. But is your credit union [...]
Remarkable Credit Union · Medical Debt: The #1 Reason Your Members Go Bankrupt and How Credit Unions Can Help Should credit unions care about medical debt? Can they help alleviate it? George Hofheimer, former EVP of [...]
