Category Archives: PFM

The Mirroring Worlds of Personal Health and Finance

Posted on June 21, 2017 by

As humans, we consume. Our bodies were built to consume so that we can remain alive. We consume a Potbelly sandwich for lunch so that we have energy to make conscious decisions and perform at a high level at work. … Continue reading →

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Evaluating the Top Mobile Apps for Personal Finance

Posted on May 16, 2017 by

Digital disruption is real, as Blockbuster, Borders and taxi companies will tell you. As digital permeates Financial Services, banks are continually pressured to function as technology companies and offer rich mobile packages – packages that have already evolved tremendously from … Continue reading →

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Introducing Differentiated Product Offerings in Banking

Posted on May 1, 2017 by

Fitbit did it with fitness challenges. Snapchat is doing it with lenses and geofilters. Uber will do it with Trip Experiences. This critical component of the customer experience is engagement. After providing customers with a good deal on your product … Continue reading →

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Pondering “Foursquare Banking” by American Express

Posted on March 24, 2017 by

In an earlier post, I proposed that banks could enhance transaction account products by partnering with fintechs or other technology companies that have a competitive advantage in delivering rich, consumer-centric experiences through digital channels. By integrating the solutions of a non-bank … Continue reading →

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Reimagining the Transaction Account

Posted on March 18, 2017 by

The lines between consumer and financial worlds have drawn closer over time. This began several decades ago with mass adoption of credit cards, as banks got their first glimpse into daily consumer activity and habitual spending. Uber, Disney Magic Bands … Continue reading →

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Avoiding Commoditization in a Democratized Retail Banking Space

Posted on February 4, 2017 by

A branding crisis is looming in the Financial Services industry. Its subtle beginning came with Mint and PayPal but became much more apparent with Apple Pay in 2014. New entrants in Financial Services – both smaller fintechs and larger technology … Continue reading →

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Using Facebook Bots to Route Insights Back to the Customer

Posted on January 6, 2017 by

As millennials begin to make up a larger proportion of the consumer base, there will be heightened expectations on businesses to inform their customers of relevant information in real-time using the mobile channel. One way that many providers have responded … Continue reading →

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