Articles by Lora Bray

Shall We Dance?

Forging member relationships with a personal touch isn't always a cakewalk
December 19, 2011
How will you keep foreclosures, delinquencies, and a poor job outlook from doing a number on your CU?
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What a character!

Are you meeting members’ expectations?
December 5, 2011
Your CU makes an impression on members with its attitudes, knowledge, outreach, expertise, and reputation.
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The View from Three-and-One-Half-Inch Heels

Does your CU think outside the shoe box?
December 1, 2011
Don’t let your CU miss the opportunity to challenge members’ and the public’s expectations of what you have to offer.
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Lora's Research Roundup

Rich in Thanks

Research reveals consumer plans for holiday spending and disparities in household income.
November 21, 2011
Despite pervasive economic unpleasantness, we still have much to be thankful for this holiday week.
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Lora's Research Roundup

Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

Keeping up with the Joneses is less of an issue these days.
November 20, 2011
Financial trends reveal neighborhood changes with increased income disparity and new family lifestyle choices.
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Lora's Research Roundup

I Like Dreamin'

Some of these research findings will keep you awake at night.
November 14, 2011
Is the American dream turning into a nightmare?
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Tricks or Treats?

Research this week scares up retirement planning, job growth, and spooky health-care concerns.
October 31, 2011
Halloween week research fills your plastic pumpkin with treats in retirement planning, tricks in unemployment, health-care trends for your mummy, and a final scary thought...
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The Wheels on the Bus Go ‘Round and ‘Round…

"All aboard" for a look at small business and student lending trends
October 24, 2011
We’ll take a spin through more recession takeaways, fly over some employer trends, chug through some fraudulent facts, and cruise by the latest retail news...
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Let's Play Ball!

Family income and educational background largely determine which kids succeed and which strike out.
October 23, 2011
On deck this week: The interrelation of productivity, wages, and marriage—as seen through the lens of major league baseball.
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Checking Fees, Housing and Retirement…Oh, My!

Research trends reveal employment woes and related challenges for the consumer.
October 10, 2011
This week's Roundup examines fees, employment news, consumer spending reports, retirement considerations, housing, and more.
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