Advantage Federal Credit Union
Highland - Rochester:
A note from our CEO regarding Equifax Breach
In light of the recent Equifax data breach incident, we want you to know that our priority at Advantage is and always has been the security and protection of our member’s personal information. Please read Equifax’s website to see how you may have been impacted. www.equifaxsecurity2017.com During this time, please be sure to monitor …
How to Choose a Credit Union
If you’re drawn to the personalized service, local ties and great rates that credit unions are known for, you may be wondering how to find the right one for you.…
Credit Unions vs Banks: Which is Better?
Tired of getting nickel and dimed by your bank? Maybe it's time to try a credit union.
Credit Unions: 5 things everyone should know about credit unions
We continue to get questions about credit unions and although a google search may resolve many of these questions it leaves many more people wondering what are
What is your credit union's appetite for risk?
The Rochdale Group’s consultants work with a large number of credit unions of all sizes that are in a variety of stages in implementing Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) programs. One of the most common questions we field in helping credit unions implement ERM programs is “how do we set the risk appetite for our credit …
Without passion, is your credit union just a bank?
Are you passionate about your Credit Union? “Yes” you say? Would the people you work with agree with you? Can you think of 3-4 ways that your passion comes through? If you are uniquely wired and passionate about the credit union movement as a whole, this should be easy! But in the end, does “passion” …
Want Free Checking? Join a Credit Union
Though there might be reasons to stay with your bank
Is the compliance burden driving your credit union to consider a merger?
If you’re a leader in your credit union, compliance is certainly not a new issue. The compliance burden of today’s market is significant and costly; nor will it go away any time soon. If you feel like you once spent 80 percent of your time on member issues, and now you spend 80 percent of …
Inside credit union marketing: 6 video production mistakes
In my last two video-related columns–“Why You Can’t Be Afraid of the Camera Anymore” and “What Kind of Messenger Do You Want to Be?”–we discussed the many reasons to start up your credit union’s “video game,” along with who you want to “be” while delivering your video messages to achieve maximum impact. In other words …
How member analytics can affect your credit union’s bottom line
More so than other financial institutions, credit unions’ health depends on the choices made by consumers who use their products and services. Whereas banks can solicit supplemental capital freely, engage in speculative real estate deals, concentrate their holdings in business lending, and generally have greater wherewithal to take part more readily in loan participations and …
10 things you should know about credit unions
Better rates, lower fees make credit unions a good alternative, complement to banks.
Why is it called a credit union, anyway?
While bank and banking are universally understood and accepted terms, the term credit union is still largely misunderstood and unknown to many. Credit union is an unusual term, isn’t it? Is it just…
Ultimate Guide to Credit Union Member Experience Success
Credit Unions rely on Member Experience as a key differentiator. Download our Free guide to MX Success to learn how you can create effective experiences.
The Credit Union: What is a Member?
There are a ton of different memberships in the world. Why is being a member of a credit union any different?
Icon Credit Union video tutorial
A quick video on how to balance a basic checkbook. Enjoy!
How to use Snapchat at your credit union
One social media platform that is taking off is Snapchat. Now we know what you are thinking – “Snapchat is for teenagers to send silly pictures to each other” – and you are not wrong. Snapchat was founded on the idea that individuals can send out “silly” images and then they are gone seconds later. …
Should You Switch to a Credit Union Credit Card?
With lower rates and fees, credit union credit cards can be more attractive than major credit cards. Should you switch to a credit union credit card?
Why You Should Consider Joining a Credit Union
Financial institutions aren’t all created equal. Some are big, some are small, some offer great savings rates and others don’t pay interest at all. If you’re dissatisfied with your bank, it…
Why choose a Credit Union rather than a Bank?
More people are looking for alternatives to big banks, such as smaller, local credit unions. But, what are the differences between them? Learn more with our “Banks versus Credit Unions” infographic.
Why your credit union should participate in ‘Credit Unions For Kids’
Credit unions are the ultimate arbiters of the welfare of families across the United States, whether providing financial stability to a family buying their first home or getting a working mom the vehicle she needs to drive to work and take her kids to school – or their Children’s Miracle Network Hospital oncologist. Credit Unions …
Why your credit union needs to understand RPA and AI
Survive the unstructured data explosion by using the right technology the right way.
