Four legal pitfalls to avoid this holiday season
Maybe it’s because I’ve seen so many Christmas commercials already that I wouldn’t be surprised if Macy’s announces it is moving its parade from Thanksgiving Day to Halloween Day. Or maybe [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Holidays’
How the Grinch steals from the elderly
As many plan how to get the best holiday deals, thieves also plotting how to exploit the elderly. According to the Better Business Bureau, seniors are the most targeted demographic for scams and fraud. They [...]
How to get back in the groove after a few days away
Long holiday weekends are always a great time to travel, relax, hang out with friends and family, and celebrate. And if you suffer from a “case of the Mondays” on a regular basis, long weekends [...]
How to have a hassle-free holiday
The true meaning of the Christmas season often gets lost in the chaos of holiday preparations. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you’ve got Christmas shopping, meal planning, and family get-togethers on your [...]
3 ways to stay social and save over the holidays
Over the holidays, our budget tends to get a little out of control. Between events, parties, food, and gifts, we can tend to spend more than we should. The holidays are a great time to [...]
3 easy ways to make some extra holiday cash
Black Friday has come and gone and Cyber Monday is in the past. Did you take advantage of any big sales? Did you overspend your budget? Whether or not you spent too much over Thanksgiving [...]
Help members fight the urge to “overspend”
It’s that time of year and the barrage of messages are almost unavoidable. Your members are being bombarded with advertisements and ideas for gift ideas that are “perfect” and “must-have.” Sales emails, special shopping [...]
The best bang for your buck on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Thanksgiving is almost here and that means Christmas shopping season is upon us. While many choose to wait until the last minute, the savviest shoppers know many of the best deals will arrive this coming [...]
A resource for your strategic plan
The new year is almost here, and maybe you have some items on your 2018 strategic to-do list that are going to require some outside help. Here’s a place to start. Credit Union Resources [...]
Keeping employees engaged during the holiday season
The air is crisp and Halloween is over, that means Thanksgiving and Christmas are around the corner. While some may revel in turkey and togetherness, others find the holidays especially stressful. Those that fret about [...]
4 spooktacular ideas for credit unions this Halloween
With Halloween just around the corner, many credit unions are getting ready to celebrate the holiday in fun and innovative ways. We have gathered a few examples of how credit unions can get into the [...]
Good Governance: What your CEO wants for the holidays
Plenty of surveys tell us what CEOs think about their boards. In general, they would like a bit more of a risk-taking attitude, less diving into tactical/operational areas, enhanced governance literacy and lots more [...]
How to create a successful holiday marketing campaign
The holidays provide the perfect opportunity to connect with your customers or prospects by celebrating the spirit of the season. Marketers can leverage the emotion of the holidays to engage with consumers to build both [...]
What to do if you’re Pinterested in the perfect gifts this Christmas
Christmas is a time for giving and for showing your loved ones what they mean to you. It isn’t about how much you spend or if you give (or receive) the latest gadget on [...]
The holidays are here! Prepare yourself … and your wallet
Thanksgiving has come and gone. Here comes Christmas. Take a deep breath and come up with a quick game plan in advance. The later you wait to purchase your Christmas gifts the more you will [...]