A Labor Day Lesson From Burning Man
The weeklong desert festival offers deep insights on sustaining a cooperative movement.
The weeklong desert festival offers deep insights on sustaining a cooperative movement.
Better understand how to serve different generations with this guide from Callahan & Associates.
Top-Level Takeaways BCU built its data warehouse in 2006. Since then, the information it contains has ballooned, requiring a better way to query, understand, and validate the data. A centralized member intelligence team is establishing stricter data governance and standards. “BCU ($3.2B, Vernon Hills, IL) has an insatiable appetite for data” says credit union vice
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Results from a 2018 survey of 250 individuals from 233 credit unions regarding CRM system adoption and satisfaction.
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An informal office poll attempts to identify differences in attitudes on paper payments.
As membership climbs higher, the variety and number of accounts members hold also rises.
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.

As Super Bowl LX nears, the Callahan Bowl prediction model says the Seahawks will see green en route to the Lombardi Trophy.

Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.

Affordability pressures, extended loan terms, and shifting vehicle values are forcing institutions to look beyond familiar structures and reconsider how to balance risk and return.

Credit unions are uniquely well-positioned to guide members through uncertainty and fill essential funding gaps.

A closer look at the trade-offs of mandated lower credit card rates reveals a delicate balance between portfolio health and member access.

A handful of regional credit unions pair up with the GoWest Foundation to offer 100% financing for eligible borrowers.

Learn how to identify, track, and manage four commercial lending exceptions to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and streamline operations.

Declining savings rates and rising financial pressure are reshaping why members borrow, pushing credit unions to rethink lending strategies.

How can credit unions stay true to their mission while evolving to meet modern needs?

Ultra-low rates might feel like a boost to affordability, but they can create unintended challenges that ripple through housing markets, lenders, and the members credit unions serve.
A Labor Day Lesson From Burning Man