High Stakes Fourth Quarter
Stock traders are trying to use Wednesday’s rally as a launching pad for a better fourth quarter, but the market is looking a bit wobbly.
Stock traders are trying to use Wednesday’s rally as a launching pad for a better fourth quarter, but the market is looking a bit wobbly.
The Green Mountain State ranks No. 1 in both the purchase and refinance market share.
Overall mortgage originations declined last year across the United Sates for all financial institutions, yet credit unions carved out a larger piece of the lending pie.
Hilary Eisbrenner, chief financial officer at Keesler Federal Credit Union, shares thoughts on leadership, industry challenges, team-building, and dream-following.
Will the rise of contactless and mobile payments threaten the prevalence of cash?
East Idaho Credit Union uses analytics to boost indirect lending by almost 60%.
An account that pays members up to $200 a year in merchant rebates plus unlimited cash back rewards on signature-based debit card transactions has helped members at One Nevada ease into new checking options.
HSAs help Elements Financial deepen relationships with select employer groups and improve the financial health of its membership base.
Credit unions broke deposit records during second quarter 2015. Which state led the nation? And how are credit unions doing it?
The industry is posting record lending growth, and credit unions are increasing deposits to even out the balance sheet. See how this week on CreditUnions.com.

A look at year-end performance trends reveals how earnings, affordability pressures, and asset quality are redefining the operating environment heading into 2026.

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.

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.
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?

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.

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 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.
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.
A radical shift is taking place in the way consumers move money and engage with their financial institution.

How the Michigan-based cooperative’s “Culture of Finance” curriculum is reframing financial education.
High Stakes Fourth Quarter