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Would you believe…people will turn anything into a phone? An adult friend of mine can barely walk by a banana without picking it up and saying, “Yellow?”  In the 1960s TV comedy Get Smart, Agent 86—better known as Maxwell Smart—relied on dumb luck to catch his criminals and achieve professional success. But when it comes to money, dumb luck is not so reliable.

It’s funny how after more than 2 years of running as fast as we can, a return to “normal“ pace can feel like we’re moving at a snail’s pace. Such is the new reality — Conventional Wisdom kind of isn’t a thing anymore. If we are to succeed in this new environment, we must shale the 100-yard stare and look at everything with fresh eyes, considering whether our established practices meet the current ...

It’s funny how after more than 2 years of running as fast as we can, a return to “normal“ pace can feel like we’re moving at a snail’s pace. Such is the new reality — Conventional Wisdom kind of isn’t a thing anymore. If we are to succeed in this new environment, we must shale the 100-yard stare and look at everything with fresh eyes, considering whether our established practices meet the current ...

Labor Day Vibes

We have all heard the expression that goes something like, “the only constant in life is change.” This general concept comes from the brilliant mind of the Greek philosopher Heraclitus. But he probably did not say these actual words. Heraclitus’s wisdom has been digested through the years and through the ears of the millions of people who have grappled with change in one form or another. Consider ...

Earlier this week, America’s Credit Unions gathered in Denver at the National Conference of State Legislatures 2022 Summit. Tim Storey, NCSL CEO, says, “The NCSL Summit is the largest gathering of public policy geeks in the United States each year. It brings together state lawmakers, staff, international parliamentarians, government officials, government relations professionals and many others to ...

CUBFI did something really cool this week. Wait. What’s a CUBFI?

Credit Unions Building Financial Independence (CUBFI) is the charitable arm of the League with a mission to serve Connecticut residents and communities by helping them build and maintain independence through assistance initiatives, financial education, professional development programs, and helping credit unions to do the same ...

It’s happened again — Summer plans made, work life stable, kids destined for camps, and we are about to hit the road for some alone time with our loved one. Is it a week in Vegas for sun, fun, and adventure? Is it a quiet week in an Airbnb in the north country? Is it a family reunion in the Outer Banks with cousins not seen for two decades? No matter. “…The best laid plans of mice and men often go ...

Breaking up after a long relationship can leave you wondering who you are without your significant other by your side. After all, the two of you did everything together. You talked every day. The bond can be so great that many people choose the pain of the known over the fear of the unknown. What is also true is that those brave souls who venture into the unknown often regain their individual ...

Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States. On June 17, 2021, it officially became a federal holiday.  Next Sunday, in 2022, our nation will celebrate the first official Juneteenth holiday. Short for “June Nineteenth,” this holiday marks the day in 1865 when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to ensure that all enslaved people be freed. Notably, President Lincoln signed the ...