Musings from the CU Suite

Compiled by Anthony Demangone, Powered by NAFCU

A few changes I’ve noticed with myself:

1. I’m using my phone to pay for more things now – think Apple Pay or Google Pay. I’m almost to the point where I prefer it.
2. The way I consume news is changing. I scan three newspapers in the morning (digitally) but get a ton of news/info from issue-specific newsletters, blogs and podcasts.
3. I’m finding more and more of a use for Twitter. I follow people I respect in certain areas. They all find and share things that interest them. It is sort of the “Canary in the Coal Mine” effect. And when I come across an issue, a search on Twitter can show the different views. But I try never to go down into the comments. There’s a lot of fear, anger and insecurity lurking there.

Here’s this week’s reading pile.

• Amazon is working on a TV. (BI)
• A third of US workers have a side gig. (Recode)
• Instead. (Godin)
• When customer care isn’t enough, call the Customer Delight Brigade. (WSJ)
• Walgreens is offering financial products through a partnership at its 9,000 locations. (FB)
• Nearly 80% say lack of appreciation is a major reason for leaving. (Leadership Freak)
• Wallets are over. Your phone is your “everything” now. (WSJ)
• PayPal enters the buy now, pay later game. (Engadget)

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone.

-          Anthony