Young minds are sponges, capable of rapidly absorbing new concepts, experiences, and even languages. From an early age, Americaâs children are taught reading, writing, history, math, science, and numerous other subjects they need to understand their world and themselves. But…
For many of us, tax season is like a reverse holiday. Instead of hanging lights or taking time off to relax, we all sit down to do some math homework. And thereâs the added pressure of an audit if you…
In marketing as in nature, size isnât everything. Leafcutter ants are famous for lifting 50 times their body weight, for example. And California redwoods â which frequently grow over 300 feet tall â start out as seeds no larger than…
Itâs happened to nearly all of us at some point â we pull out our checkbook and locate a pen before realizing itâs been a while. We start to doubt ourselves: âDo I have to sign it? If so, front…
When people hear âmarketing automation,â they often picture complicated software dashboards and expensive platforms designed for Fortune 500 companies. But hereâs the reality: marketing automation isnât just for big financial institutions.  In fact, itâs one of the smartest, most affordable…
Imagine paying for a new car with 3,000lbs of wheat. Centuries ago, that wasnât far from reality. In the earliest days of buying and selling, those conducting business abroad faced a serious challenge. How can you pay for goods or…
If youâve written off your check program as âjust a cost of doing business,â youâre not alone. In a world of mobile wallets and instant transfers, itâs natural that a check program would lose money, right? Well, not exactly. Across…
In an increasingly connected world, your customers arenât sticking to just one communication channel â and neither should you. Community banks and credit unions thrive on personal relationships, but those relationships are no longer built solely at the teller window.  …
Weâve all heard the phrase âprint is deadâ â but for community banks and credit unions, nothing could be further from the truth. While digital marketing is faster and often more cost-effective, traditional print marketing still plays a vital role…
The housing market of today defies analogy. Is it a roller coaster? A small boat on violent seas? If it were a stage production, would it be a comedy or tragedy? Both? Despite unsold inventory, tepid demand, and shaky consumer…