Don’t Stereotype Me. Compete For Me.
March 7, 2017
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To serve consumers of alternative financial services, credit unions must first understand who they are and what they want.
Gen Y/Millennials
Which Credit Union Can I Join?
February 20, 2017
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If prospective members can’t easily determine whether they are eligible to join a credit union, they’ll lose patience and interest.
How To Build Millennial Loyalty
February 13, 2017
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We aren’t known for our tight relationships with financial services providers, but credit unions can set their business apart from the competition.
A Sneak Peek At The Months Ahead For My Generation
February 2, 2017
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The fluctuating economy has had a large effect on the millennial mindset. Here are some of the overarching problems that permeate the generation.
Want To Know About Millennials? Here I Am.
February 1, 2017
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Credit unions can benefit greatly from knowing the perspective of the millennial generation. Here’s a guided tour into their mindset.
Six Reasons to Communicate with Members Through Social Media
January 10, 2017
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52% of credit union members are using social media – why your credit union should have a social media strategy.
How Members Really Feel About Credit Union Service
January 4, 2017
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Results from a recent TimeTrade survey shed light on the member experience.
#Millennial #Lingo
December 1, 2016
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13 words and phrases that will help you fit right in with the millennial generation. Plus, a word search of credit union whose names call to mind these phrases.
Homeowner Trends In The United States
November 14, 2016
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HMDA data reveals who is, and who isn’t, taking out mortgages.
How To Better Serve Younger Members
September 29, 2016
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Takeaways from Empower U 2016, as well as how one credit union lowered its average member age.
Don’t Stereotype Me. Compete For Me.
To serve consumers of alternative financial services, credit unions must first understand who they are and what they want.
Which Credit Union Can I Join?
If prospective members can’t easily determine whether they are eligible to join a credit union, they’ll lose patience and interest.
How To Build Millennial Loyalty
We aren’t known for our tight relationships with financial services providers, but credit unions can set their business apart from the competition.
A Sneak Peek At The Months Ahead For My Generation
The fluctuating economy has had a large effect on the millennial mindset. Here are some of the overarching problems that permeate the generation.
Want To Know About Millennials? Here I Am.
Credit unions can benefit greatly from knowing the perspective of the millennial generation. Here's a guided tour into their mindset.
Six Reasons to Communicate with Members Through Social Media
52% of credit union members are using social media – why your credit union should have a social media strategy.
How Members Really Feel About Credit Union Service
Results from a recent TimeTrade survey shed light on the member experience.
#Millennial #Lingo
13 words and phrases that will help you fit right in with the millennial generation. Plus, a word search of credit union whose names call ...
Homeowner Trends In The United States
HMDA data reveals who is, and who isn't, taking out mortgages.
How To Better Serve Younger Members
Takeaways from Empower U 2016, as well as how one credit union lowered its average member age.
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