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Seven insights to enhance financial wellness

The importance of financial wellness is an issue that crosses our shared Canada-United States border. At Currency Marketing, we are committed to advocating for financial literacy and wellness.

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Unlocking the secrets to credit union success

North America's first credit union, Caisse Populaire de Lévis in Quebec, Canada, started its journey on December 6, 1900, when about 100 people signed a social pact and approved the co-operative's rules and by-laws.

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Closing the financial gap for Hispanics and Latinos

Hispanic Heritage Month (Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana) is currently underway. In the United States, this annual celebration, dating back to 1968 during the Johnson administration, spans from mid-September to mid-October.

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HomeTown leans into financial wellness

On the latest episode of It’s a Money Thing Backstage, Kurt Halverson shares all of the amazing ways that HomeTown Credit Union is educating members and building a stronger community.

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Gain small business banking market share

Credit unions face stiff competition from banks in the small business enterprise (SME) market, where banks currently hold a dominant position, with 96% in the US and 71% in Canada.

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Dupaco delivers on content

On the latest episode of It’s a Money Thing Backstage, Mallory Blondin shares how she manages content development efforts and oversees content strategy at Dupaco Community Credit Union.

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Harnessing the power of edutainment

Edutainment is a term coined by Walt Disney in the 1950s to describe media or entertainment that is designed to educate as well as entertain.

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Help break the link between debt and ill health

Did you know that debt and physical and mental health are closely linked? As healthcare costs continue to rise, more and more people are finding themselves struggling with debt, which can have serious implications for their well-being.

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