New branch marks Ascend’s furthest-north location, expanding its presence into Montogomery County TULLAHOMA, Tenn., July 21, 2026 - Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, today announced the grand opening of its newest full-service financial center in Clarksville. Located at 5888 Fire Station Road in S...
There are many instances in life where it’s OK to learn from making mistakes, but – speaking from experience – credit and personal finance are not times you want to do that if it can be avoided. In fact, the importance of understanding credit and personal finance in today’s fast-paced financial landscape cannot be overstated. This know...
Successfully launching a small business (SMB) is no minor feat, as nearly 50% of small businesses fail within the first five years. At any given time, nearly 33% of business owners experience challenges accessing the necessary capital that they need to grow. Quick, reliable access to working capital is critical for small busines...
If the past two decades of digital marketing were defined by SEO, the next chapter is being shaped by something new: generative engine optimization, or GEO. As AI-powered search experiences like ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Claude and Perplexity reshape how people discover information, brands are no longer just competing for clicks; they’re comp...
ATLANTA, Sept. 16th, 2026 – William Mills Agency, the leading fintech public relations and marketing firm, announced the release of a preview edition of its 2027 Financial Trade Show Guide ahead of Atlanta Fintech Week, providing financial services professionals with an early look at leading banking, fintech, lending, payments and credit unio...
Banks and credit unions may offer similar services, but they operate on fundamentally different models. Banks dominate in scale, digital investment, and product breadth, while credit unions lead in trust, rate competitiveness, and member relationships.This exclusive research consolidates findings from leading financial services datasets and industr...
Strategic Leadership Appointments Bolster Kinective's Executive Team to Drive Innovation and Strengthen Market Position PHOENIX – Aug. 8, 2024 - Kinective, the leading provider of connectivity, document workflow, and branch automation software for the banking sector, today announced the appointment of Keith Fujinaga as Ch...
Every generation believes it is living through unprecedented uncertainty. Yet history reminds us that uncertainty isn't the exception—it's the rule. The real question isn't whether we'll face disruption, but how we'll respond to it.Consider where America stood just 50 years ago.In 1976, Apple Computer was founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. ...
Second only to your employees, your vendors are the most crucial relationships to your organization's success. In fact, financial institutions are managing dozens and sometimes hundreds of vendor relationships, with more than half overseeing 300 or more third-party partners. Vendor selection and relationship management are not just important; ...
As both digital expectations and competition rises, recurring card payments offer a simple yet powerful tool for financial institutions to secure consistent cash flow, reduce friction and deepen customer and member engagement.Today’s consumers demand seamless, mobile-first experiences, whether it is paying a loan, funding an account or managing t...
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