ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)

In Case You Missed It – 7.30.25

The word on new legislation, why your members are concerned about money, how to improve a board of directors and a potential new Turing test. Here’s what we noticed, in case you missed it: Bill to support new CUs Some interesting CU news from congress. Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) announced the introduction of H.R. 4544,…

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In Case You Missed It – 6.18.25

A look at the GENIUS Act. Making your CU’s mission the a priority. Helping members through the ups and downs of real life. Putting an end to penny production. The importance of social media and AI. Here’s what we noticed, in case you missed it: So, uh, is the GENIUS Act good or bad or…

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In Case You Missed It – 5.28.25

Thoughts on yet another lending fintech, creepy AI images, partnership ponderings, weird times (again), and more. Here’s what we noticed, in case you missed it. Is home equity and mortgage lending still fundamentally local? This week’s Exploding Topics (a free weekly newsletter highlighting the latest trends using search data – definitely worth subscribing) discussed Figure…

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In Case You Missed It – 4.30.25

Strategy, artificial intelligence, marketing sensitivity, collective action, and website accessibility. Here’s what we noticed, in case you missed it: Strategy ain’t rocket surgery I enjoyed reading this simplified approach to strategic planning, from Catie McDonald of FarWell advisors, “The secret to a successful strategy is surprisingly simple” The word “strategy” still seems to provoke fear…

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In Case You Missed It – 4.9.25

Gen Z workers, housing incentives, AI financial services, coffee addiction and the bidding war for Apple’s cards. Here’s what we noticed, in case you missed it: Refreshing take on Gen Z workers Every generation seems to complain about the next; it’s a pointless bad habit as old as humanity itself. Here’s a more productive take…

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In Case You Missed It – 3.12.25

Credit union stability, member-confusing tech, cannabis banking, starting new credit unions, weird St. Patrick’s Day traditions, and how Americans spend their money. Here’s what we noticed, in case you missed it: CUs as a “Beacon of Stability” Spotted on CUInsight, this article from Jim Holt of CU Student Choice highlights one of the most vital…

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In Case You Missed It – 2.5.25

Clear communication, visual data, Super Bowl Facts, automating finance and a breath of fresh air. Here’s what we noticed, in case you missed it. The wrong time to be silent. We wrote these posts a few years back and under different circumstances, but the advice has stayed fresh. When the world seems to be changing…

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In Case You Missed It – 12.11.2024

How members look at branches. The Hyundai/Amazon partnership. The continuing need for EV loans. Job satisfaction and water on Mars. Here’s what we noticed, in case you missed it: Is this a branch or a gym membership? This thought-provoking article on The Financial Brand from Rivel Banking Research, entitled “How Consumers Value – and Use…

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In Case You Missed It – 11.13.2024

All the fancy new and coming EVs. The undeniable power of tech security. A look at FedNow’s first year. Some new options for social media lovers. Here’s what we noticed, in case you missed it: EV market maturing and expanding In a recent podcast, Ford CEO Jim Farley stated that he’s been daily driving a…

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In Case You Missed It – 10.16.24

Today we’re talking about where new credit unions come from, how a certain social media site might be a sinking ship for CUs, some rocket science, the will-they-won’t-they of branches, encouraging your members to vote and your fuzzy best friend’s fashion. Here’s what we noticed, in case you missed it: CU De Novo Collective Foundation…

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