Disruptor, Disrupted: The Choice Is Yours
March 31, 2017
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Credit unions appear to be taking divergent paths, but will mission trump “bank lite” as the year unfolds?
Credit Union Industry Commentary
The Future Of Consumer Credit
March 31, 2017
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Growth in consumer credit has sparked concern about credit quality. How will credit unions know when it’s really time to worry?
Credit Unions Everywhere Live The “Members First” Motto
March 31, 2017
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When employees prioritize what is best for the member, they demonstrate the cooperative difference.
Turning A Deaf Ear To The Fed
March 30, 2017
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Does the Fed still matter to bond traders?
The Circus Is In Town
March 23, 2017
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Will the health care bill make it to the floor? And how will the market respond to Congressional pressuring?
An Engaged And Informed Owner Makes The Credit Union Industry Stronger
March 22, 2017
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Why the merger system is too rigged for “insider gains.”
Merger Notice On The Wall. How To Make Members Care At All?
March 22, 2017
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The debate over credit union mergers should be about engaging member-owners as much as throwing shade at sales jobs by self-serving insiders.
A Relief Rally
March 16, 2017
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Bond traders responded fervently to yesterday’s rate hike.
It’s Time To SOAR
March 14, 2017
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A focus on aspirations and results trumps obsessing about weaknesses and threats.
Big Promises. High Expectations.
March 9, 2017
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Last week’s Dow rally fades into memory as the market looks for additional positive reinforcement.
The Future Of Consumer Credit
Growth in consumer credit has sparked concern about credit quality. How will credit unions know when it’s really time to worry?
Credit Unions Everywhere Live The “Members First” Motto
When employees prioritize what is best for the member, they demonstrate the cooperative difference.
Turning A Deaf Ear To The Fed
Does the Fed still matter to bond traders?
The Circus Is In Town
Will the health care bill make it to the floor? And how will the market respond to Congressional pressuring?
An Engaged And Informed Owner Makes The Credit Union Industry Stronger
Why the merger system is too rigged for “insider gains.”
Merger Notice On The Wall. How To Make Members Care At All?
The debate over credit union mergers should be about engaging member-owners as much as throwing shade at sales jobs by self-serving insiders.
A Relief Rally
Bond traders responded fervently to yesterday's rate hike.
It’s Time To SOAR
A focus on aspirations and results trumps obsessing about weaknesses and threats.
Big Promises. High Expectations.
Last week's Dow rally fades into memory as the market looks for additional positive reinforcement.
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Alltru FCU stopped treating education as the end goal. Now, financial empowerment guides product design, access, and risk decisions.
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More than 50 million U.S. households earn less than the minimum average income needed to cover basic costs of living.
Excite Foundation Breaks Down Barriers For Children’s Savings
Savana Morie
Automatic enrollment and community partnerships help the credit union foundation expand access to early savings for underserved families.
Consumers Are Financing The Future Any Way They Can
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Studies show credit card debt and Buy Now, Pay Later usage continue to rise. Bigger increases could be around the corner.
Credit Human Redefines ‘Green’ In The Heart Of Texas
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The credit union completed a three acre headquarters campus in 2021 that offers 52% more space while consuming a fraction of the resources. It’s a model of how cooperatives can lead on sustainability without sacrificing performance.
CDFIs By The Numbers
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CDFI credit unions might be fewer in number, but their impact reaches millions of members, and their footprint highlights how targeted mission can translate into broad, measurable reach.
Serving The Underserved Without Accepting Preventable Fraud Losses
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Preventable fraud losses quietly erode credit union margins. The difference between a 25% and 6% loss rate isn’t risk. It’s execution.
Inside An In-School Model That Links Classrooms With College And Careers
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Holy Rosary Credit Union has embedded itself into a local high school’s career and technical education program, offering scholarships, internships, and courses eligible for college credit.
6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
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Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.
What’s Next For Credit Union Earnings?
Omar Shalabi
As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.
Disruptor, Disrupted: The Choice Is Yours