Nearly 20 months after its emergence, the COVID-19 pandemic is still impacting the U.S. economy and consumers, as well as the global economic landscape. The economy and its outlook have ebbed and flowed throughout [...]
Over the course of the pandemic, credit unions have seen their balance sheets grow at an accelerated pace. This has been fueled by COVID-related policy response, including multiple stimulus payments and a sustained period of [...]
At this time last year, many people were wishfully hoping that the world would be back to normal by the 2021 holiday season. Nearly 20 months into the pandemic, consumers and the U.S. economy [...]
Recently, I attended a system collaboration event in which a colleague at CUNA Mutual Group beautifully captured the essence of credit unions, saying “Financial well-being for all is not a thing credit unions do, it [...]
“Although credit cards dominated the U.S. market for decades, it’s clear that a seismic shift has started taking place, and they will likely become obsolete in a generation or two.” That is a [...]
Cybersecurity Awareness Month, observed every October, was created as a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure every American has the resources needed to stay safer and more secure online. Since its original inception [...]
As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, the theme of gratitude keeps many of us afloat and moving forward. Not only am I grateful for the multitude of authors that have continued to publish [...]
Starting when I was a child up until a few years ago, I had a safe deposit box. In it, I stored a coin collection, mostly silver dollars, a raised seal copy of my birth [...]
As we close out our multi-part DEI series, let’s take a look back at where we’ve been: We started out by considering what it takes to establish an organization-wide commitment to DEI and [...]
With many stores already stocking their fall décor and winter holidays not far behind, it is – once again – time to gear up for the holiday shopping season. While the forecast for holiday spend is [...]
So, your organization made a commitment to and began building a culture of inclusivity. Now what? There is still a need for a strong DEI vision, mission and strategy. I would highly recommend that you [...]
The eldest of Generation Z are now between the ages of 18 and 24. As they have become adults, finances have become more of a reality and concern. With new innovations constantly being introduced, Gen [...]
The artificial intelligence (AI) market is growing rapidly at more than 42% annually, with recent MIT research indicating over 90% of larger enterprises are using AI to improve customer interactions. This growth and adoption will, [...]
The basic concept of decentralized financial services has been around since the beginning of the credit union movement in the early 1900s. Immigrants required loans to buy animals and farm equipment, but banks were not [...]
Once an organization has made a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), attention must turn to building an inclusive culture by making DEI a top priority. In doing so, it is crucial to understand [...]
