Credit Union Industry
Awareness and Preparedness: Providing Hope in The Fight Against Breast Cancer
The annual walk and candlelight memorial at the Aventura Hospital & Medical Center is just shy of the one year mark for which my mother lost her battle to breast cancer. We gather to celebrate life and promote continued awareness of breast cancer prevention. In my mother’s case, we never saw the warning signs. She…
Read More about Awareness and Preparedness: Providing Hope in The Fight Against Breast CancerIdentity Theft…How many times has it happened to you?
When my son Jake called me and told me his debit card number had been stolen, I asked him how he knew. “I got an email that asked me to confirm a couple of weird transactions. I didn’t make them. So my card has been cancelled and they are mailing me another one right to…
Read More about Identity Theft…How many times has it happened to you?The Credit Union Industry Evolves
For some time now, I have been writing, tweeting, posting, etc. about the credit union industry’s need for technological advancements and the advantages and disadvantages that come with it. Technology has been transforming credit unions around the country in recent years; however, it was not until this afternoon that I experienced major innovation in technology…
Read More about The Credit Union Industry EvolvesLessons in Saving: What I've Learned Throughout My 20s
It seems like just yesterday I was surrounded by family and friends belting out the traditional “Happy Birthday” song to commemorate my 21st birthday. Time does fly! Now, a year and a half away from my next milestone, I find myself with a growing list of responsibilities and the uplifting feeling of independence. No matter…
Read More about Lessons in Saving: What I've Learned Throughout My 20sThe Importance of Accurate Contact Information: When Was the Last Time You Updated?
We are in a new era of communication! Whether running into the local market, shopping online, or depositing your paycheck at your bank or credit union, we interact with businesses on a daily basis. There is a difference between what we interpret as good and as bad communication from the companies with whom we do…
Read More about The Importance of Accurate Contact Information: When Was the Last Time You Updated?College Students: Are You Thinking Green?
Life of a college student: sleep, eat, class, maybe sleep again, study, out with friends, repeat. Somewhere in between sleep and repeat, it is important to find time to think green. Not saving the planet “green” (which is, still, very important) . . . we are talking about money! College, in itself, is expensive. In…
Read More about College Students: Are You Thinking Green?College: You’ve Been Accepted, Now What?
Are you off to college in the fall? Congratulations! Would you agree that independence, football games, fraternity/sorority parties, making new friends and being able to eat pizza every night are some of the things that come to mind? The freedom that comes with being a college freshman is undoubtedly a thrilling feeling and with freedom,…
Read More about College: You’ve Been Accepted, Now What?Own Your Own Uniqueness: Here’s To Living The Best Life Ever!
Are you a woman who has reached mid life and now you are suddenly thinking where did the time go to? From getting through school, to getting married, to having children, to getting divorced or widowed, to taking care of your parents. No one would disagree that women go through lots of challenges and transitions. …
Read More about Own Your Own Uniqueness: Here’s To Living The Best Life Ever!Making My Way as a Millennial: Part 2
This is Part Two of a two-part series documenting my journey as a millennial! To read Part One, please click here. Join me as I continue to Make My Way as a Millennial! Goal 2: Find the right job. I always dreamed that one day I would change the world; however, given my inability to…
Read More about Making My Way as a Millennial: Part 2Making My Way as a Millennial: Part 1
Born in the mid-1980’s, I am one of approximately 80 million Millennials, or Gen-Yers, living in the United States. Does this generational subset define who I am, my wants and preferences? To a certain extent . . . Yes. There is no denying that the high levels of unemployment and student loan debt coupled with…
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