After conducting in-depth research on income disparity and wealth gaps throughout California, Golden 1 made a five-year, $10 million investment in a local community.
Marginalized communities are largely unbanked or underserved, but credit unions can bolster inclusivity and enhance the financial wellbeing of these groups.
New stores of federal funding are now available to help credit unions cultivate a growing business in solar and more.
Rising electric vehicle usage has led some institutions to install electric vehicle charging stations at branches. The move could help both the planet and the bottom line.
There are different motivations for delving into green lending, but five in particular apply to the strategic focus of credit unions.
The playing field isn’t always even, but credit unions can attract new members, increase deposit volume, and remain viable without sacrificing ethics, standards, or community commitment.
More than half of Americans younger than 50 say they would consider purchasing an electric vehicle. That’s an opportunity for credit unions.
Positive views of small business transcend political party, age, and gender.
A program at Abound Credit Union has helped hundreds of would-be small business owners since its launch eight years ago.
Summit Credit Union has partnered with a local startup to sponsor a one-year fellowship for women entrepreneurs.
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
How a unique role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.
Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.
Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.
Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.
Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?
Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?
Green Lending: What Is Your ‘Why?’