Aaron Passman
Aaron Passman is the editorial director at Callahan & Associates, overseeing the company’s online and print publications. He spent more than a decade as a journalist before joining Callahan, and his extensive experience covering the credit union industry includes serving as a reporter and editor for Credit Union Journal and overseeing its 2020 merger into American Banker. Aaron holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas and lives near Kansas City with his family.
Americans Need Financial Wellness More Than Ever
New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows widening income gaps and rising poverty, illuminating the ongoing need for financial literacy programs from credit unions.
Ready Or Not, The Age Of AI Is Here
Patelco Credit Union’s chief technology officer looks beyond banking to envisage a future with artificial intelligence.
‘Big Deck,’ Big Success
TAPCO Credit Union boosted loan volumes with a campaign that put a new spin on a not-safe-for-work expression.
Inside MSUFCU’s Approach To Innovation
From new brands to emerging fintech opportunities, CEO April Clobes outlines how and why the credit union is constantly pursuing new ventures.
Cryptocurrency Losses Fuel Jump In Elder Financial Abuse Claims
A new report from the FBI finds total losses from elder financial abuse rose by 84% last year compared to 2021 figures.
Study Highlights Racial Disparities In Housing Affordability Across America
New data underscores how far minorities have to go to catch up.
A Credit Union Guide To Embracing Equity
A look at the strategies cooperatives have deployed to create more effective diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programs at their institutions and within their communities.
The Liquidity Crisis (And How To Handle It)
What has happened to liquidity in the past year, and how are credit unions managing the current dearth of incoming funds?
Impact Strategies From March 2023
A look back at strategies and ideas that help credit unions make an even bigger difference in the communities they serve.
‘Unbanked’ Rate Declines But Challenges Remain
More consumers are entering the mainstream banking system, but more than a quarter of loan applicants say they aren’t getting the funds they need.