Callahan’s Guide To The 2023 World Series
October 27, 2023
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Will it be the D-Backs or Rangers in this year’s Fall Classic? Callahan’s credit union data could have the answer.
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Have High Interest Rates Put A Dent In Housing Prices?
October 23, 2023
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Surging interest rates historically have dampened homebuyer enthusiasm, but housing supply also is playing a role in today’s originations.
Consumers Give The Economy Two Thumbs Down
October 17, 2023
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Increased pessimism — and credit card balances — present credit unions with the opportunity to help members improve their financial wellbeing.
Overdraft Fees Weigh On Members In The Second Quarter
October 9, 2023
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Rising expenses caused members to pay more in non-sufficient funds and overdraft fees in the second quarter, but it varies by region.
Data Breaches Are More Expensive … And The Costs Are Growing
October 2, 2023
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A new study from IBM Security finds data breaches are costing more to handle while identifying and containing them isn’t getting any faster.
Americans Need Financial Wellness More Than Ever
September 25, 2023
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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.
Compensation Catches Up With The Cost Of Living
September 18, 2023
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Inflation is cooling, and American wages have finally caught up, bringing much-needed relief to American budgets.
Credit Card Spending Rebounds. Penetration Holds Steady.
September 11, 2023
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Credit union members are more willing to pull out their plastic post-pandemic, but the industry can still gain ground with wallet share.
Housing Shortages Are Plaguing Buyers And Driving Up Prices
August 29, 2023
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Home prices reached record highs last year. They have since come down slightly but are still well above pre-pandemic rates. Here’s how things look state by state.
Get Ready For The Student Loan Payments Pinch
August 28, 2023
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Federal student loan payments resume in October, increasing the monthly debt load by hundreds of dollars for many borrowers.
Callahan’s Guide To The 2023 World Series
Will it be the D-Backs or Rangers in this year's Fall Classic? Callahan's credit union data could have the answer.
Have High Interest Rates Put A Dent In Housing Prices?
Surging interest rates historically have dampened homebuyer enthusiasm, but housing supply also is playing a role in today’s originations.
Consumers Give The Economy Two Thumbs Down
Increased pessimism — and credit card balances — present credit unions with the opportunity to help members improve their financial wellbeing.
Overdraft Fees Weigh On Members In The Second Quarter
Rising expenses caused members to pay more in non-sufficient funds and overdraft fees in the second quarter, but it varies by region.
Data Breaches Are More Expensive … And The Costs Are Growing
A new study from IBM Security finds data breaches are costing more to handle while identifying and containing them isn’t getting any faster.
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.
Compensation Catches Up With The Cost Of Living
Inflation is cooling, and American wages have finally caught up, bringing much-needed relief to American budgets.
Credit Card Spending Rebounds. Penetration Holds Steady.
Credit union members are more willing to pull out their plastic post-pandemic, but the industry can still gain ground with wallet share.
Housing Shortages Are Plaguing Buyers And Driving Up Prices
Home prices reached record highs last year. They have since come down slightly but are still well above pre-pandemic rates. Here’s how things look state ...
Get Ready For The Student Loan Payments Pinch
Federal student loan payments resume in October, increasing the monthly debt load by hundreds of dollars for many borrowers.
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