If you ask me, there are only two things in life that don’t need improvement: my mother’s stuffed cabbage and fireball candy. Everything else can always be better. At Call Federal, we’re passionate and committed to serving our members, but even robust organizations can always be stronger. People always ask me about the future. They want to know how we’ll … Continue reading
Whether we’re talking about sports, your co-workers, or our member community, strong teams are built on relationships. With strong relationships, you establish trust. And when you build trust, you can go anywhere. At Call Federal, we’re going places. Our members are going places. And it’s all rooted in that foundation of relationships and trust. We owe my predecessor, Roger Ball, … Continue reading
Dedication to financial health didn’t come with the job when I joined the accounting department at Call Federal. It wasn’t a revelation that dawned on me during my time as Vice President of Operations or Chief Financial Officer. Fortunately, I discovered the importance of financial smarts as a kid. And it was more than just having some money in my … Continue reading
As a Business Intelligence Analyst at Call Federal, it’s my job to pore through transaction data and identify activities and processes that can be streamlined to save money for the credit union and its members. Last week, I had the opportunity to join my colleagues from credit unions across the state as we met with legislators to remind them of the valuable … Continue reading
The thought of living on what’s left after paying your bills should be modified to living on what’s left after paying yourself and your bills. It’s a matter of investing in your financial security. Making sure a portion of each paycheck goes into your savings account is a wise choice you’ll appreciate in the future. Credit unions are among the … Continue reading
Credit unions exist because at the root of human motivation, people like to feel they are caring for themselves, rather than at the mercy of powers beyond their control. The credit union movement began in Germany during the mid-1800s, following a devastating potato famine that left many farmers and families literally starving to death. The industrial revolution was beginning, with … Continue reading
In this series, each month we give our staff a question or prompt and then publish their responses here. We’re calling it “Ask Call Federal”. We thought a perfect place to start would be collecting and sharing a few stories about our staff and their experiences with credit unions prior to joining the team at Call Federal. We were touched … Continue reading
Many times over the years, people have asked me, “How can I be more financially successful?” Each of us has a different understanding of what financial success is. When I was younger, I believed that simply being older allowed for a comfortable bank account, but now I know that having a plan for your money is essential to financial well-being. … Continue reading
