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Not so fast OCC and CFPB

I’m a fan of innovation in the financial industry. God knows, it is needed. However, I'm not a big fan of regulation.  God knows, there’s a lot that should be given the old heave-ho. But, there are limits.  And, we’ve recently reached a big one. That’s why I’m opposed...

Undone by a blue Schwinn

In 1955, when I was 9 years old, my father moved the family to Detroit, MI from Asheville, NC.  It was a sudden decision.  I came home from West Asheville’s Vance Elementary School one Friday afternoon and the following Monday, I was attending class at Burns...

Turning the Right Screw

In 1969 I was an apprentice in the service department of a company sold and serviced typewriters and adding machines.  I had an important job.  I was the guy who dunked all the machines brought in for service and repair into the gunk tank.  The tank was filled with...

Why Us

Rolling on three tracks Track One: We deliver great ideas wrapped up in an enterprise-wide marketing and PR strategy that will make you money, increase your franchise value and enhance your customer experience. Track Two: We organize effective and affordable federal...