Filene Research Institute

Through independent research and innovation, the Filene Research Institute explores issues vital to the future of credit unions and consumer finance.


Marketing, Consumer Behavior and Market Research

  1. Retirement Preparedness and Savings Choices in 2005-2009

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    What are the current trends in retirement preparedness and savings choices? In Filene’s continuation of the Consumer Finance Monthly (CFM) series, we explore:

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    categories » Consumer Finance Monthly Briefs (Ohio State), Life Cycle and Evolution of Credit Unions, Marketing, Consumer Behavior and Market Research

  2. Exploring Ongoing Member Loyalty: Net Promoter in Credit Unions

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    It’s well established that credit unions tend to command more loyalty and satisfaction than banks. What’s interesting is how. In Exploring Ongoing Member Loyalty: Net Promoter® in Credit Unions, authors Laura Brooks, Satmetrix and Michelle Bloedorn, Member Loyalty Group, use Net Promoter Scores, credit union case studies, and a cadre of high-performing credit unions to illustrate the how and the why of credit union member loyalty.

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    categories » Market Structure and Field of Membership, Marketing, Consumer Behavior and Market Research, Performance Measures

  3. Fellow Weighs in on Credit Cards

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    Filene Fellow Bob Manning is a go to guy for the media on consumer credit issues.

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    categories » Economic Issues - Credit Unions, Filene News, Marketing, Consumer Behavior and Market Research