Contactless payment use is on the rise. According to Allied Market Research, the mobile payment market size is expected to have a compound annual growth rate of nearly 34% between 2017 and 2023. Current concerns [...]
Shopping online can create stress. While reputable businesses have safely conducted online transactions since the mid-1990s, the possibility of fraud still lurks in all the internet nooks and crannies. Thankfully, there are safety precautions that [...]
Reach out to credit union members during the stressful tax season to ease anxiety and help build financially savvy members. There are a handful of times throughout the year when the general public is stressing [...]
According to a recent report by emarketer.com, “In 2019, for the first time, the average U.S. adult will spend more time engaging with their mobile devices than watching TV.” What does that mean [...]
As we near the holidays it is critical to review best practices for fighting fraud with credit union staff and members. There are four primary types of debit card fraud: Phishing Purchase return Card Present [...]
The holiday season is here! It’s a wonderful time of year to enjoy with family and friends, but extra holiday expenses can add strain, especially for the 22% of Americans expecting to find themselves [...]
Card data is one of the most commonly compromised pieces of data in a breach. There is still more we can do to help protect credit union members' data security. There are five key industry [...]
A well-rounded portfolio is known to generate ROA and the focus is often on selling new products to new members. The goal is to make the new credit union member happy and eager to participate [...]
During the back to school shopping season in 2019, The National Retail Federation expects families of children from elementary to high school to spend $696.70 and families with college students to spend $976.78. [...]
Credit card programs are one of many areas where the credit union difference shines. Credit unions generally have lower interest rates and a responsible reputation, based on the comparatively low industry delinquency and charge-off rates [...]
Summer is the season for travel. With warm weather comes the feeling of freedom to explore and go new places. Every year brings new ideas for travel experiences. Recently, I have heard about people finding [...]
Spring is the most promising of seasons. The passing of winter lends to budding flowers, longer days, and warm lunch time walks. Spring also brings moments that change lives like weddings and graduation. Celebrations that [...]
Most Americans have a credit card in their wallet; in fact, between 2016 and 2018 credit card accounts increased by 4.1%. A common misconception among those in the payment space is that millennials are [...]
As tax time approaches help your members make smart financial decisions. I don’t know about you, but sometimes that tax refund feels like its burning a hole in my pocket. Initially I think manicures [...]
While students look forward to a holiday break in December, the responsibilities of preparing for the season leave many parents and other adults wanting a break from the holidays. According to a report by Greenberg [...]
