Banksgiving: Delivering Big Surprises to Customers Who Give Back to Their Communities
Do you remember the last time someone genuinely thanked you? Went out of their way to recognize your contributions and express their gratitude? Chances are that heartfelt phone call from your BFF, warm email from a coworker, or plate of cookies from your neighbor was a welcome surprise that put a smile on your face […]
National Online Bank Day: A Bank Holiday That’s Open for Business
October 1 is Pumpkin Spice day, so maybe you proudly order that PSL (that’s pumpkin spice latte for the uninitiated). On Bosses Day, which is usually observed on October 16, you might thank your favorite boss. And on the second Monday in October, consider commemorating National Online Bank Day by socking away a little more […]
Moguls in the Making: Mobilizing the Next Generation of HBCU Entrepreneurs
Economic mobility, or should we say immobility, has an impact on everyone. But, its effects weigh heaviest on those who are often underrepresented in our society: Racial minorities and people from other underserved socio-economic groups are often economically immobilized. That’s not right. As another step in the right direction, we at Ally launched a new […]
Moguls in the Making: Let’s Hear from the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
At Ally, we’re always looking for a better way: a better way to bank, a better way to buy a car, a better way to support the community. With this in mind, we decided to launch a new program called Moguls in the Making with the hope of offering better opportunities and business experiences to […]
Financial Responsibility with Jimmie Johnson — It’s Never Too Early to Learn the Value of a Dollar
We all know about Jimmie Johnson’s impressive racing career with seven NASCAR Cup Series championships under his helmet (an all-time record he shares with icons Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt). Jimmie is now in his 18th season in the Cup Series, and we at Ally are proud to be partnered with him because, on top […]
Coding Camp Empowers Boys & Girls Clubs’ Students with New Computer Skills
While your memories of summer camp might include cabins and cobwebs, today’s tech-savvy teens are getting a different type of web experience at computer coding camp. This summer Ally provided grants to local Boys & Girls Clubs in Charlotte and Detroit to support the “Code to Success” program, a computer training course designed to teach […]
How to Build a Better Bank: Ally Executives Discuss the Launch of the Brand and 10 Years of Doing Right for Customers
Do you remember your frustration as you waited on hold for almost an hour to speak to someone at your bank? Or what about when you got a “deal” on a mortgage only to later find out your lender wasn’t transparent and you owed hundreds more each month in interest charges? How many times have […]
When Your Car Breaks Down, Your Life Breaks Down
It’s the little moments that can matter most to you. When caught up in an important moment, the last thing you want to do is deal with the hassle of an unexpected vehicle issue. Such an inconvenience can do more than just interrupt your special occasion. Adding insult to injury, an unexpected vehicle repair […]
A ‘Life-Changing’ Experience: Winners Reveal Success Since Ally Big Save Contest
One year ago this February, AJ Jain and his family were running around their Olathe, Kansas, home during the Big Game. No, Jain wasn’t celebrating Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles’ “Philly Special” touchdown catch. Instead, he was one of more than 30,000 people competing in Ally’s Big Save contest who were running around during commercial […]
Ally Banksgiving: When a Simple Call to Your Bank Turns Into a Big Surprise
Nearly every customer service call ends with the same question, “Is there anything else I can help you with today?” But what would happen if you really answered that question honestly? Even if what you wanted had nothing to do with your customer service call, or the company you were speaking with. What would happen […]
