New Year, New You, and New CU Too!
Peter Meyers says New Year’s resolutions aren’t limited to people, credit unions can have them too! Set your credit union up for a decade of progress and success by refocusing on the seven cooperative principles credit unions stand for.
A FinTech Prospecting Tool: Product Hunt
Can credit unions learn from Product Hunt’s democratized approach to user feedback? Chip Filson thinks so. Read why innovation in Silicon Valley can be a model for credit union opportunities.
The New Capital: Member Data
Chip Filson covers member data as the “new capital” and why credit unions should be teaching members to protect and value their own data.
Michigan Credit Unions Buy Back Medical Debt for Over 3,000 Community Members
Jim Smith details how nine Michigan credit unions banded together to provide medical debt forgiveness for over 3,000 community members, proving that the true focus of credit unions is all about people.
Is Your Credit Union Helping You Plan for Retirement?
Is your credit union going above and beyond to help you properly manage and save for retirement, or simply offering the same as everyone else? Barb Cooper needed more from her retirement accounts – and she found it.
Are You Doing Your Imaging Due Diligence?
There’s always room for error, even with the best systems. That’s why John Beauchamp wants to make sure you’re doing your imaging due diligence, so you’re ready for whatever comes your way.
Why Financial Disruption is an Attractive Fintech Opportunity
Chip Filson details why high barriers to entry are forcing new innovation to take less traditional forms in the financial industry.
An Evolving Perspective on Credit Union Tools
As a 40-year credit union veteran, Mary VanAntwerp has seen a lot of changes in the way credit unions adapt new technology. As the tools change – so do her expectations and opinions of what they should do.
Lessons from the For-Profit Sector: Corporate Governance
The financial crisis and high profile failures of companies like Enron has prompted companies to take a harder look at their oversight and board governance. Chip Filson looks at those measures and wonders if credit unions should be doing the same.
Why Aren’t Credit Unions Robbed in Movies?
If you’re an avid movie goer, you might have noticed that you don’t see credit unions in films that often. Is this irrelevant? Or does it signal a lack of brand awareness or a marketing shortcoming in the industry? Emily Claus has some theories.
