How APL FCU Builds A Board Succession Pipeline
January 26, 2026
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Two programs for aspiring volunteers are building a steady pipeline of ready-to-step-in leaders that trickles up to the director level.
January 26, 2026
How 2 Credit Unions Reduce Recidivism 1 Class At A Time
January 26, 2026
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Royal and American 1 credit unions share how their educational programs ensure incarcerated people are reentry ready.
How Super-Prime Borrowers Strengthen Both Margin And Membership
January 26, 2026
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Double‑digit net returns meet reliable credit performance when credit unions build a pipeline of high‑value members primed for deposits and engagement.
A New Leadership Team Focuses On Organic Growth At Verve
January 26, 2026
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After years of merger-driven gains, a new senior leadership team and sales culture at Verve is powering a push for organic growth.
Georgia United Turns The Tide On Membership Growth
January 26, 2026
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After years of declining membership, a new growth strategy and snappy catch phrase is paying off for the southern credit union.
How APL FCU Builds A Board Succession Pipeline
Two programs for aspiring volunteers are building a steady pipeline of ready-to-step-in leaders that trickles up to the director level.
How 2 Credit Unions Reduce Recidivism 1 Class At A Time
Royal and American 1 credit unions share how their educational programs ensure incarcerated people are reentry ready.
How Super-Prime Borrowers Strengthen Both Margin And Membership
Double‑digit net returns meet reliable credit performance when credit unions build a pipeline of high‑value members primed for deposits and engagement.
A New Leadership Team Focuses On Organic Growth At Verve
After years of merger-driven gains, a new senior leadership team and sales culture at Verve is powering a push for organic growth.
Georgia United Turns The Tide On Membership Growth
After years of declining membership, a new growth strategy and snappy catch phrase is paying off for the southern credit union.
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A look at year-end performance trends reveals how earnings, affordability pressures, and asset quality are redefining the operating environment heading into 2026.
The Affordability Crisis Is Reshaping Credit Union Balance Sheets
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Members are struggling with an affordability crisis that is changing how they manage debt, and new behaviors are showing up across the credit union loan portfolio.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Employee Enablement
Callahan & Associates
This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.
Asset Quality Takes An Uncomfortable Turn In 2025
Andrew Lepczyk
Credit union asset quality didn’t collapse in 2025 — but it didn’t cooperate, either. What’s going on, and are credit unions prepared to respond in 2026?
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Fraud Prevention And Resolution
Callahan & Associates
This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Digital Member Engagement
Callahan & Associates
This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.
The American Budget Squeeze
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The affordability crisis extends far beyond big-ticket expenses. As the rising cost of basic necessities outpaces income growth, household budgets are under strain and long-term financial stability is increasingly at risk.
Flexibility In The Earnings Model Matters More As Rates Turn
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As credit unions move deeper into 2026, the earnings conversation is shifting. Elevated interest rates have boosted margins and strengthened earnings flexibility, but that advantage won’t persist indefinitely.
Credit Unions At A Crossroads: Shifts, Risks, And Opportunities
Callahan & Associates
A radical shift is taking place in the way consumers move money and engage with their financial institution.
Building A ‘Culture’ Of Confidence At MSUFCU
Aaron Passman
How the Michigan-based cooperative’s “Culture of Finance” curriculum is reframing financial education.