As interest rates rise with the promise of more to come before the end of 2022, consumers are concerned about their finances, particularly access to affordable credit. Inflationary pressures have changed the way consumers behave, [...]
Interest rates, inflation and the markets are in chaos right now, which means your members are, too. And so are your employees. Consumers are concerned about their finances, and your employees are working feverishly to [...]
Mint Valley Federal Credit Union is a $23.6 million credit union nestled in Longview, the hub of Cowlitz County in Washington State, with a population just shy of 38,000 people. The city boasts [...]
The COVID pandemic was awful, but the one silver lining from where we sit is that credit unions have recognized the need to double down on digital transformation. From marketing to member services, credit union [...]
We spend every day making suggestions to credit unions about what they should do with their websites and digital grand to meet their objectives. As we’re doing this, we start to notice our site [...]
If your credit union is planning for a new website in your 2023 budgeting, here are the primary steps to ensure your best chance for success. Find the right partner Myriad credit union website design [...]
As consumers’ budgets are feeling the pinch, so is yours. And when times are tight, credit unions’ marketing budget is typically the first to go, which is contrary to research shows brands that continue their [...]
Your credit union is missing opportunities to make more loans, help more members and add new ones if your website is outdated and out of touch. The COVID-19 pandemic heightened the need for better digital [...]
Your credit union website needs a refresh. Credit union leaders need to be aware of the results of one recent study that reported two important data points: 46% of consumers are now using their smartphone [...]
The buzzword we have been hearing a lot of lately is ‘merger.’ Credit unions are merging left and right, particularly boutique credit unions. But is a merger the best option? Some credit unions will stand [...]
Credit unions are known for being there for their members. But what happens when your members aren’t “there?” Since the pandemic, branch traffic has declined as much as 35% to 50%. At the same [...]
July is heavily focused on independence in the U.S. We celebrate with fireworks, get-togethers, delicious, iconic foods and parades with decorative floats. This is also usually paired with a break from school, when kids [...]
Does the word “overwhelm” mean anything to your credit union team? This word seems to pop up quite a lot these days when it comes to our never-ending task lists. What would it mean to [...]
With all the technological advancements around us, have you wondered what it would be like to go back to the good old days? You know, where a handshake meant something, and you could 100% trust [...]
We all like to feel in control in our personal and professional lives. Outsourcing projects can be difficult because we have a strong sense of ownership about our life’s work. No one else can [...]
