April 27, 2026

Features

Why Financial Empowerment Matters More Than Financial Literacy

Alltru FCU stopped treating education as the end goal. Now, financial empowerment guides product design, access, and risk decisions.
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42% Of U.S. Households Experience Financial Hardship

More than 50 million U.S. households earn less than the minimum average income needed to cover basic costs of living.
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Excite Foundation Breaks Down Barriers For Children’s Savings

Automatic enrollment and community partnerships help the credit union foundation expand access to early savings for underserved families.
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Consumers Are Financing The Future Any Way They Can

Studies show credit card debt and Buy Now, Pay Later usage continue to rise. Bigger increases could be around the corner.
Map of the United States showing the number of CDFI‑designated credit unions in each state.

CDFIs By The Numbers

CDFI credit unions might be fewer in number, but their impact reaches millions of members, and their footprint highlights how targeted mission can translate into broad, measurable reach.

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