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.
Fighting Food Insecurity 1 Financial Lesson At A Time
A pilot program is making financial literacy information available in food banks as part of a long-term push by the league to fight food insecurity ...
Personal Savings Rate Plummets
After a pandemic-era spike, American consumers are saving at a lower rate than they have in over a decade.
Rebound And Reboot: Why Credit Unions Are Set For A Surge In Private Student Lending
Attrition in the space will drive demand to traditional deposit-backed institutions. In turn, colleges and universities will seek stable, community-focused institutions that can support families.
Impact Strategies From September 2022
A look inside strategies and programs that are helping credit unions of all sizes make a difference in the communities they serve.
Neobank Growth Slips After 2020 Peak
The number of neobanks launching around the world has fallen significantly, but that doesn’t mean fintech adoption rates are following suit.
Impact Strategies From August 2022
A look back at recent stories of how credit unions are making a difference in the communities they serve.
Impact Strategies From July 2022
A look back at stories from the last month showcasing how credit unions are making a difference in ways that go way beyond just banking.
Fintech Adoption On The Rise
Consumers are taking to fintech at a rapid pace, according to a recent study, with those age 56 and older representing the fastest-growing user demographic.
Lessons From A Fintech’s First Year
Nearly 12 months after the launch of Dora, a credit union-backed fintech, one executive looks back at lessons learned and what comes next.
Mortgage Originations Rise Gradually Amid Surge In Home Values
First mortgage originations at credit unions have risen substantially in the last decade, a period in which median home values have nearly doubled.