Valentine’s Day Ideas to Show Your Credit Union Members Some Love
It’s that wonderful time of year when everyone is thinking romance. And nothing says romance like credit union talk! Of course, we thought it would be good to publish our best ideas of how to show your members you love them! So, if you are in a romantic mood and thinking about your money, then […]
The Eleven Best Credit Union Books for Management
A couple of years ago, I ran into a good friend of mine in the credit union industry. He asked what I had been up to, and I mentioned I had written a book for credit unions, Credit Union 2.0. We discussed the book and I offered to send him a copy. He responded, “Don’t […]
New Year’s Resolutions for Credit Unions?
Every year, countless people make New Year’s resolutions. And every year, countless people break them. Why do you think that is? I suspect it has to do with the fact that most people confuse “resolutions” with “goals.” So, let’s talk about the difference between the two. Then, let’s talk about how your credit union can […]
The Dirty Secret: Maximize Fleet Value with Refurbished ATM Parts
Depending on the size of your bank or credit union, ATMs might cost you a little bit or a lot. The more ATMs, the more money you throw at them to keep them up and running. That cost can be a bitter pill to swallow. So, any trick financial institutions have for keeping costs down […]
OK Google: What Do You Want with Credit Unions?
Much ado has been made about “the growing fintech threat” in the credit union space. Well, most of that has blown over at this point. It’s pretty clear that most fintechs out there don’t want to be financial institutions. They just want to help out. There are exceptions to this general rule, of course. Some […]
How Your Credit Union Can Save Money in 2020
There are countless opportunities for credit unions to spend money and improve services. But how about where they can save money and do the same? We’ve put together a quick introduction to a few cost-cutting services for credit unions. As a bonus, they all provide opportunities to improve your products or services. So, if you […]
Millennials and Gen Z Don’t Know What Credit Unions Are
Okay, let’s start this out with a major caveat: Most young people don’t have a good understanding of the financial world. Ask them to tell you what APR stands for. Or the difference between renting and leasing. Or how credit scoring works. Many will answer competently, but most will not. So, take this will a […]
Which Technology Is Just Digital Distractions for Credit Union CEOs
At CU 2.0, we introduce a lot of fintechs and technology organizations to the credit union industry. To be honest, we’re still shills for the concept of digital transformation. But though we present many companies, we’re strategic about the ones we recommend. Not all digital transformation is good. Unfortunately, some of the products and services […]
How Much Do CU Employee Benefits Impact Your Return on Assets?
It’s that time of year again! Time to see who’s been bad or good, scope out shiny new tools, and make wish lists. And no, we’re not talking about the holidays. It’s credit union budgeting season. Time to decide your fate for the next year. Will you have enough money for everything you need? Or […]