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Lodestar TechnologiesDec 11, 2025 10:25:33 AM2 min read

What Makes a Data Model Unbreakable? (Hint: It’s Not the Code.)

The Gift of Data Models That Don’t Break If you’ve ever built a “perfect” dashboard — you ...
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Lodestar TechnologiesDec 10, 2025 3:45:10 PM3 min read

If Everyone Owns the Data, No One Owns the Data

The Gift of Saying “No” to Bad Data Most financial institutions think their data problems ...
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Lodestar TechnologiesDec 9, 2025 1:19:04 PM2 min read

Why Your Credit Union Is Drowning in Data but Starving for Direction

The Gift of Prioritization Most financial institutions don’t need more data. They need ...
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Cathy McGoldrickNov 21, 2025 8:03:47 AM4 min read

The Rising Threat of Financial Fraud: A Personal Perspective

Fraud is not just a distant threat; it can touch anyone, anywhere. I experienced this ...
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Lodestar TechnologiesNov 17, 2025 3:11:13 PM4 min read

AI & Analytics in Financial Operations: How Community Banks and Credit Unions Can Harness the Power of Data

In today’s fast-moving financial landscape, data is no longer just a byproduct of ...
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Cathy McGoldrickNov 7, 2025 11:00:21 AM2 min read

The Parallels Between Running a Marathon and Building a Data Strategy

Out for a fall run through a nearby forest preserve, I was struck by how peaceful and ...
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Andrea BrownOct 23, 2025 8:46:21 AM6 min read

Complete Data Management Guide for Financial Institutions

Data integration helps financial institutions work better. It takes information from many ...
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Andrea BrownOct 23, 2025 8:45:27 AM7 min read

Data Blending for Credit Unions & Banks

Financial institutions collect data from many sources every day. But turning that ...
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Andrea BrownOct 17, 2025 10:27:11 AM4 min read

Building a Data-First Culture in Financial Institutions

Credit unions and community banks have passed the time where they can rely on intuition ...
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Andrea BrownOct 8, 2025 10:34:01 AM4 min read

Leadership Through Empowerment: How Investing in People Fuels Growth

Strong leaders know that success isn’t built on tasks—it’s built on people. At Lodestar, ...
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