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How About Some Post-Election Peace of Mind?

Now that the mid-term election is behind us, consumers await the outcome of promises made by both sides of the political spectrum regarding the economy, healthcare and other big picture issues that impact their quality of life and financial stability. According to a 2018 Bankrate midterm election survey, just 38 percent of Americans report their finances have […]

Overdraft Nirvana: It’s Just Taken Care of For Me

Isn’t it nice when things are just … done for you? As kids head back to school, for instance, it’s a relief to be able to order their supplies through the school’s parent-teacher organization. No long shopping lists, hopping around to several stores, or waiting in long lines. Your child’s supplies are there on the first day. […]

Don’t Sign That Contract Without a Second Opinion

Before you buy a used car, you take it to a mechanic. When you’re under the weather, you go to a doctor. When you face a dilemma, you consult a trusted friend. We’re all accustomed to getting a second opinion for the simple reason that we don’t know what we don’t know. So, when it […]

Complacency is Comfortable, But the Results Can be Costly

There are myriad reasons why organizations fall behind when it comes to updating their products or improving existing services. Regulatory uncertainty, budgetary constraints, insufficient staffing, technology concerns, outdated business philosophies and a fear of the unknown are reasons I often hear from credit union leaders who aren’t satisfied with their existing performance. Yet often they […]

Optimize Growth Opportunities in 2018

Buoyed by on-going economic recovery, low unemployment, increased consumer confidence, individual and corporate tax cuts, and possible reduction in regulatory activity, the stage is set for credit union growth in 2018. And despite rising interest rates, the CUNA Credit Union Forecast expects credit union membership and loan growth to remain strong and portfolios to remain […]

Experience the Freedom of the Perfect Fit

When you find that flawless pair of jeans, or have a suit tailored so it fits you just right, it’s a wonderful feeling. You’re suddenly more confident, and you stop looking for something superior because you know it’s a fruitless search. That’s the same feeling clients and job candidates get when they find their perfect […]

Spring – A Season to Change, Update and Grow

If the signs of spring are signaling you to change, update and grow within your career or community, those same tenets can also bring new value to your organization and its clients. When many of our clients in the past have sought a refreshing and positive re-direction, they’ve succeeded by implementing a fully-disclosed overdraft protection […]

Watch the Fees, Please

Don’t be complacent about the unintended consequences of raising fees While there appears to be a great deal of hope for new opportunities and prosperity in the New Year, many banks and credit unions continue to be concerned about how to maintain robust revenue levels that ensure financial stability and allow them to maintain a […]

Watch the Fees, Please

Don’t be complacent about the unintended consequences of raising fees While there appears to be a great deal of hope for new opportunities and prosperity in the New Year, many banks and credit unions continue to be concerned about how to maintain robust revenue levels that ensure financial stability and allow them to maintain a […]