Best Consumers Credit Union Podcasts (2024)

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The hack that almost broke the internet 25:12

1h ago25:12

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Last month, the world narrowly avoided a cyberattack of stunning ambition. The targets were some of the most important computers on the planet. Computers that power the internet. Computers used by banks and airlines and even the military. What these computers had in common was that they all relied on open source software. A strange fact about moder…

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China Unveils Historic Steps to Rescue Property Sector; Mercedes Workers in Alabama Reject Union | Business Matters Full Broadcast (May 17) 23:31

2h ago23:31

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China on Friday announced some of its most sweeping measures yet to stabilize the crisis-hit property sector, allowing local governments to buy “some” apartments, relaxing mortgage rules and pledging further efforts to deliver unfinished homes. U.S. workers at a Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama handed a stinging loss to the United Auto Workers on Fri…

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Dow Sprints Past 40,000 on Rate-cut Bets; Microsoft Asks Some China Staff to Relocate Amid Tensions | Business Matters Full Broadcast (May 16) 23:17

9h ago23:17

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The Dow Jones industrial average crossed the 40,000 level on Thursday for the first time, on hopes of U.S. interest rate cuts and strong earnings before stocks turned mostly flat in afternoon trading. Walmart raised its full-year forecast and reported better-than-expected quarterly results on Thursday, betting that easing inflation will drive stron…

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Why Gold? (Classic) 18:51

2m ago18:51

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In the past few months, the price of gold has gone way up – even hitting a new high last month at just over $2,400 per troy ounce. Gold has long had a shiny quality to it, literally and in the marketplace. And we wondered, why is that? Today on the show, we revisit a Planet Money classic episode: Why Gold? Jacob Goldstein and David Kestenbaum will …

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Consumer Inflation Eases Slightly; Credit Card Debt Delinquency Surge | Business Matters Full Broadcast (May 15) 23:14

6h ago23:14

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U.S. consumer prices increased less than expected in April, suggesting that inflation resumed its downward trend at the start of the second quarter in a boost to financial market expectations for a September interest rate cut. New data released Tuesday by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York showed that as household debt balances grew during the fi…

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Biden Sharply Raises Tariffs on Chinese EVs, Steel, Solar Cells ; US Wholesale Inflation Hit Its Highest Rate in A Year | Business Matters Full Broadcast (May 14) 23:27

6h ago23:27

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President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled steep tariff increases on an array of Chinese imports including electric vehicle batteries, computer chips, and medical products, in a bid to woo voters who give his economic policies low marks. Producer prices—the cost of goods and services paid by businesses—rose hotter than expected in April, adding to con…

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Hitting Fifty, Still Gaining Speed 32:51

8h ago32:51

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Glen chats with Nacha CEO Jane Larimer onsite at the recent Smarter, Faster Payments Conference- which managed to remain forward-looking while celebrating the 50th anniversary of the ACH network. ValidiFI’s Shawn Princell makes a case for the groundswell in Pay By Bank interest, and a resigned disdain for checks seems to permeate the humid Miami Be…

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GameStop Shares Surge Nearly 75%; China Will Raise Over $1 Billion to Stimulate Sluggish Economy | Business Matters Full Broadcast (May 13) 23:12

2d ago23:12

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China will start raising money to stimulate the economy. this is going to be with its long-awaited, long-term special treasury bonds this week. The finance ministry confirmed that it will be issuing one trillion yuan of special government bonds, more than $138 billion dollars. Shares of videogame retailer GameStop surged nearly 75% on Monday after …

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How to Afford Everything 14:03

4d ago14:03

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Want to afford EVERYTHING? Today's guest, Dr. Darla Bishop, is here to talk about it! We'll be diving into her exciting new book, "How to Afford Everything," packed with practical tips and worksheets to help you take control of your finances. Learn how to manage your money effectively and, as Dr. Bishop says, discover that "Money is fun!"…

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Zombie mortgages are coming back to life 30:55

8d ago30:55

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Karen McDonough of Quincy, Mass., was enjoying her tea one morning in the dining room when she saw something odd outside her window: a group of people gathering on her lawn. A man with a clipboard told her that her home no longer belonged to her. It didn't matter that she'd been paying her mortgage for 17 years and was current on it. She was a nurs…

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Biden to Impose Tariffs On Chinese EVs: Report; U.S. Consumer Sentiment Falls to 6-month Low | Business Matters Full Broadcast (May 10) 23:42

4h ago23:42

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U.S. consumer sentiment tumbled to a six-month low in May, as households worried about the higher cost of living and unemployment. President Joe Biden is set to announce new China tariffs as soon as next week targeting strategic sectors, including a major hike in levies on electric vehicles (EVs), according to people familiar with the matter cited …

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U.S. Pension Funds, Endowments Tied To TikTok Owner: Report; House Votes To Repeal Controversial SEC Crypto Rules | Business Matters Full Broadcast (May 9) 22:59

8d ago22:59

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A new report says a number of U.S. pensions, university endowments, and other institutional investors may have exposure to TikToks owner Byte Dance, this is from a new report by a bipartisan advocacy organization Future Union. Lawmakers at the house of representatives have voted to repeal a controversial crypto rule by the Securities and Exchange C…

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Inside video game economics (Two Indicators) 18:51

1d ago18:51

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Why do video game workers offer labor at a discount? How can you design a video game for blind and sighted players? Does that design have lessons for other industries? These and other questions about the business of video games answered in todays episode. The Indicator just wrapped a weeklong series decoding the economics of the video game industry…

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FTX Says It Can Pay Most Creditors Back In Full; U.S. Revokes Intel, Qualcomm's Licenses to Sell To Huawei: Report | Business Matters Full Broadcast (May 8) 21:53

6h ago21:53

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Crypto exchange FTX will have between $14.5 billion to $16.3 billion to pay its creditors and customers, according to an amended reorganization plan filed by the company on Tuesday in a U.S. bankruptcy court. Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust is baffling investors. The $59 billion fund has boasted 10.5% annual return since its debut in 2017. Comp…

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TikTok Sues U.S. Government Over Divest-or-Ban Law; Disney Reports Shrinking TV Business, Shares Tumble | Business Matters Full Broadcast (May 7) 23:25

6h ago23:25

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TikTok sued on Tuesday to block a new law that requires the sale of the app from its Chinese parent company or its ban from app stores and web-hosting services. A new report shows that the Social Security system’s main trust fund will be depleted by 2035—one year later than a prior estimate, though concerns remain about the fund’s solvency. Walt Di…

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Combating the Negative Net Worth Mindset 27:38

7d ago27:38

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Glen speaks with Money Habitudes CEO Cara Macksoud about shifting money mindsets, the downside of the Great Wealth Transfer’s “lottery wins,” and how to start a constructive conversation on financial wellness. Also- nuggets from Block and PayPal earnings calls, and robust new Fed consumer data on economic decisionmaking. Links related to this episo…

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Buffett Talks Succession At Berkshire Annual Meeting; FAA Opens Probe Into Boeing 787 Inspections | Business Matters Full Broadcast (may 6) 26:20

6h ago26:20

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Warren Buffett assured Berkshire Hathaway shareholders that the executives expected to succeed him were ready for the job, and he heaped praise on Apple although Berkshire trimmed its position in the iPhone maker. The Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday it has opened an investigation into the Boeing 787 Dreamliner after the planemaker sa…

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The birth of the modern consumer movement 20:40

5d ago20:40

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Today on the show, the story of the modern consumer movement in the U.S. and the person who inspired it: Ralph Nader. How Ralph Nader's battle in the 1960s set the stage for decades of regulation and sparked a debate in the U.S. about how much regulation is the right amount and how much is too much. This episode was made in collaboration with NPR's…

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Trump Media's Accounting Firm Charged With Fraud; Jobs Report Shows Labor Market Cooling Off | Business Matters Full Broadcast (May 3) 24:00

14d ago24:00

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An auditing firm that represents hundreds of clients including Trump Media, which owns former President Donald Trump’s “Truth Social” app, reached a $12 million settlement with the SEC to settle charges alleging it failed to comply with accounting oversight standards affecting over 1,500 of its SEC filings. The U.S. labor market showed further sign…

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2nd Boeing Whistleblower Dies Suddenly; Judge questions Google, DOJ in trial closing | Business Matters Full Broadcast (May 2) 22:42

3d ago22:42

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A former quality auditor at a Boeing supplier died suddenly this week after struggling with a “sudden, fast-spreading infection,” the Seattle Times reported on May 1. U.S. stocks rallied on Thursday as investors weighed the Federal Reserve's more dovish-than-expected interest rate guidance on Wednesday against a plethora of mixed earnings and econo…

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Hire Power (Update) 22:57

7d ago22:57

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(Note: This episode originally ran in 2021.) Millions of American workers in all sorts of industries have signed some form of noncompete agreement. Their pervasiveness has led to situations where workers looking to change jobs can be locked out of their fields. On today's episode: how one man tried to end noncompete contracts in his home state of H…

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Trump Got $1.8B Richer; Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady | Business Matters Full Broadcast (May 1) 23:34

5d ago23:34

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The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at their highest levels in 23 years as monetary policymakers have observed “a lack of further progress” toward the central bank’s 2 percent inflation target. Regulatory filings show that former President Donald Trump increased his stake significantly in the company behind his social media platform T…

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Preparing for the 3 M’s of AI, and Other Big Ideas 35:22

5d ago35:22

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Glen shares interviews with Saisi Peter, Co-Founder of Casap, the 2024 winner of NACUSO’s Next Big Idea competition, and Anne Legg of Thrive Strategic Services outlines the steps credit unions must take to prepare for Generative AI. Also- Stripe unbundles and the NRF gets cranky (is that news?) Links related to this episode: Next Big Idea winner Ca…

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Binance Crypto Founder Sentenced to 4 Months in Prison | Business Matters Full Broadcast (April 30) 23:34

6d ago23:34

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Binance founder Changpeng Zhao was sentenced Tuesday to four months in prison for allowing rampant money laundering on the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. Elon Musk has dismissed two Tesla senior executives and plans to lay off hundreds more employees, frustrated by falling sales and the pace of job cuts so far, The Information reported on…

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43% Small Biz Had Trouble Paying Rent in April: Report | Business Matters Full Broadcast (April 29) 23:29

7d ago23:29

23:29

An April small business report found 43% of small business renters were late on their rent or could only pay part of their payment. Alignable conducted the survey. It found that small business owners say rent is higher, costs have increased, and revenue is declining. Nearly 70% of businesses formed before the pandemic report making less monthly now…

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Why We Walk MS 15:20

7d ago15:20

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At Consumers Credit Union, we take pride in supporting numerous charitable causes that are important to our local community. Among the many worthy organizations we partner with, one holds a special place in our hearts - the Multiple Sclerosis Society. On this special episode, we are pleased to bring you an update from Becky Nap, one of our employee…

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The case of the stolen masks 18:56

21d ago18:56

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About thirty years ago, Yagya Kumar Pradhan woke up to the news that the temple he and his clan used had been broken into. The temple had been ransacked. And someone had stolen two holy Bhairav masks. Yagya says they had been in his family for more than five hundred years – since the 16th century. Yagya is a kind of Hindu priest for his clan. And h…

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Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Rose More Than Expected | Business Matters Full Broadcast (April 26) 22:58

10d ago22:58

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The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge surged at a higher-than-expected pace, highlighting the persistent struggle to return inflation to the central bank’s 2 percent target. Alphabet Inc. announced a first-time-ever dividend program and a $70 billion buyback of its own stock that could revitalize the tech company for the next year. TikTok…

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Preaching the CUSO Gospel 47:02

11d ago47:02

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Just back from an action-packed NACUSO Network Conference, Glen shares interviews with NACUSO CEO Ronaldo Hardy, Peacefully Founder/CEO Jennifer Good and Sarah Martin, Founder/CEO of “New CUSO of the Year” Pulsate. Also, Bitcoin’s halving leads Coinbase to double down. Links related to this episode: NACUSO: https://www.nacuso.org/ Pulsate: https://…

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The Credit Union Difference: Financial Capability & Building CommYOUnity Month 19:08

11d ago19:08

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On this episode of the podcast, Alex Becerra & Hector Madueno talk about the Credit Union Difference and the various, unique ways SAFE Credit Union embodies the philosophy of “People Helping People.” Throughout the episode they discuss SAFE’s Financial Capability Month and Building CommYOUnity Month campaigns while spotlighting the work that is bei…

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How unions are stopped before they start (Update) 32:58

14d ago32:58

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(Note: This episode originally ran in 2023.) Union membership in the U.S. has been declining for decades. But, in 2022, support for unions among Americans was the highest it's been in decades. This dissonance is due, in part, to the difficulties of one important phase in the life cycle of a union: setting up a union in the first place. One place wh…

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FTX and the Serengeti of bankruptcy 25:27

19d ago25:27

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For the last year and a half, the story of FTX has focused largely on the crimes and punishment of Sam Bankman-Fried. But in the background, the actual customers he left behind have been caught in a financial feeding frenzy over the remains of the company. On today's show, we do a deep dive into the anatomy of the FTX bankruptcy. We meet the vultur…

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Grocery prices, credit card debt, and your 401K (Two Indicators) 17:41

21d ago17:41

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What's going on with consumers? This is one of the trickiest puzzles of this weird economic moment we're in. We've covered a version of this before under the term "vibecession," but it's safe to say, the struggle is in fact real. It is not just in our heads. Sure, sure, some data is looking great. But not all of it. What's interesting, is exactly w…

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A Bluetooth for Open Banking? 33:36

20d ago33:36

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Glen speaks with Financial Data Exchange Managing Director Don Cardinal about efforts to establish an industry standard to enable open banking and bid farewell to screen scraping. Also- an artistic approach to deepfakes, and cash meets its demise at Death Valley. Links related to this episode: Financial Data Exchange: https://financialdataexchange.…

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Learning From Others' Leadership Journeys 12:59

23d ago12:59

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In this episode, we delve into the world of leadership with Consumers' Lindsay McCall. Discover the insights and experiences that shaped her leadership style and propelled her to the C-suite.

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TikTok made me deduct it 20:19

26d ago20:19

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TikTok, and other apps like it, are filled with financial advice. Some of it is reliable, some... less so. There are videos about running a business, having a side hustle, generating passive income. And also, there are a lot of tips and tricks, many of them questionable, about saving on your taxes. On this show, we run some of the greatest hits of …

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How much does this cow weigh? (Classic) 17:37

28d ago17:37

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This episode originally ran in 2015. About one hundred years ago, a scientist and statistician named Francis Galston came upon an opportunity to test how well regular people were at answering a question. He was at a fair where lots of people were guessing the weight of an ox, so he decided to take the average of all their guesses and compare it to …

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Will Lower Broker Fees Upend the CU Mortgage Model? 43:31

26d ago43:31

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John and Glen discuss the proposed National Association of Realtors settlement that many believe will dramatically alter the process of buying/selling US homes. The mortgage process could be disrupted too… for better or worse? Links related to this episode: The New York Times’ Daily podcast on the realtor fee lawsuit: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/0…

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Japan's Lost Decades 22:50

1M ago22:50

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Last month, Japan's central bank raised interest rates for the first time in 17 years. That is a really big deal, because it means that one of the spookiest stories in modern economics might finally have an ending. Back in the 1980s, Japan performed something of an economic miracle. It transformed itself into the number two economy in the world. Fr…

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The real estate industry on trial 28:41

1M ago28:41

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In 2019, Mike Ketchmark got a call. Mike is a lawyer in Kansas City, Missouri, and his friend, Brandon Boulware, another lawyer, was calling about a case he wanted Mike to get involved with. Mike was an unusual choice - he's a personal injury lawyer, and this was going to be an antitrust case. But Brandon knew Mike was great in front of a jury. And…

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Mining Direct Mail for Competitive Intel 37:35

1M ago37:35

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Glen speaks with Competiscan Founder/CEO Richard Goldman about the insights promotional mail can generate about events like the proposed Capital One/Discover merger. Also- more headaches at Discover, and looking into the less reported corners of the Visa/ Mastercard settlement. Links related to this episode: Competiscan: https://www.competiscan.com…

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How to Get Lost and Find Yourself Helping Your Community 11:59

1M ago11:59

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In this episode, we'll discuss the impactful community work done by Consumers Credit Union. For us, charity is not just about financial donations - it's about contributing our time and skills as well. We proudly partner with organizations that our employees feel strongly about and enjoy volunteering with. Tune in to learn how we're helping empower …

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How much of your tax dollars are going to Israel and Ukraine 23:31

1M ago23:31

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There's been a lot of disagreement in Congress and in the country about whether the U.S. should continue to financially support the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Some taxpayers don't think the U.S. should give Ukraine any money to fight off Russia's invasion. And some taxpayers have concerns about how they might be funding weapons that have been used t…

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FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) 30:51

1M ago30:51

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On this episode of the podcast, Hector Madueno and Miriam Dougherty welcome Sallie Mae’s Director of Relationship Management, Jeff Lackey, to discuss the importance of the FAFSA for new college students. Together they provide helpful insights into the process of completing the FAFSA, various types of financial aid students may qualify for, and much…

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The trouble with Table 101 (Update) 24:38

1M ago24:38

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(Note: This episode originally ran in 2020.) In the restaurant game, you need to make the most of every table every minute you are open. And you need to make sure your guests are happy, comfortable, and want to come back. If you're a restaurateur, your gut tells you "more seats, more money," but, in this episode, restaurant design expert Stephani R…

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Scouting the Next Franchise AI Quarterback 31:51

1M ago31:51

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John and Glen meet with Shastic Founder/CEO Joseariel Gomez Ortigoza about his firm’s mission to make AI less intimidating for credit unions. Also- sausage making and the Credit Card Competition Act. Links related to this episode: Shastic: https://shastic.com/ BIG’s Innovation Club: https://www.big-fintech.com/Innovation-Club/Technology Glen’s blog…

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What is Temu? 25:20

2M ago25:20

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It is rare that a new e-commerce company has such a meteoric rise as Temu. The company, which launched in the fall of 2022, has been flooding the American advertising market, buying much of the inventory of Facebook, Snapchat, and beyond. According to the market intelligence firm Sensor Tower, Temu is one of the most downloaded iPhone apps in the c…

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How Big Steel in the U.S. fell 22:19

2M ago22:19

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Steel manufacturing was at one point the most important industry in the United States. It was one of the biggest employers, a driver of economic growth, and it shaped our national security. Cars, weapons, skyscrapers... all needed steel. But in the second half of the 20th century, the industry's power started to decline. Foreign steel companies gai…

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Consumers and Members- Unified Needs, Diverse Motivators 35:16

2M ago35:16

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More highlights from the Government Affairs Conference: Filene Research Institute’s Taylor Nelms shares new research revealing credit union members’ segmented needs and desires, and Glia’s Paul Sheets on his firm’s fresh take on “Contact Center as a Service.” Also, first impressions of the EU’s new AI Act. Links related to this episode: Registratio…