Long-rumored economic headwinds came to fruition in the second quarter of 2025. The job market stalled and tariff-driven inflation creeped up, creating a double whammy for Americans and credit union members. Now as much as ever, credit unions must strive to make a difference in the lives of everyday Americans. Understanding the credit union landscape
Quarterly performance reports from Callahan & Associates highlight important metrics from across the credit union industry. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the financial statement has never been easier.
The growing risk of stagflation puts the Federal Reserve in a difficult position and raises the stakes on potential consequences for member finances, investment portfolios, and margin management.
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
The mortgage lender’s latest ad isn’t just smart marketing; it’s a challenge to credit unions to step up their storytelling game and connect with members on a deeper, more emotional level.
To celebrate Mortgage Week, CreditUnions.com revisits a curated selection of strategic blueprints, marketing inspiration, and operational playbooks that deserve another moment in the spotlight.
From rent-to-income ratios to indexed pricing, credit unions can use housing data to better understand how costs affect financial wellbeing and lending risk at the ground level.
Americans increasingly value security over showy when it comes to financial happiness.
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact your credit union’s investment portfolio.
With economic uncertainty on the horizon, credit union members are moving money into lower-term deposits and paying down debt, helping to boost margins and lower delinquency across the industry.
What happens when credit union performance data meets March Madness? Callahan’s proprietary model breaks down state-level results to forecast who takes home the hardware.
Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.
By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
Whitefish Credit Union barely mentions itself in its member stories. Instead, its high-quality video storytelling spotlights people, businesses, and communities, building trust, advocacy, and impact that don’t always show up in traditional ROI metrics.
The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.
The New Jersey-New York metro credit union shares how a wellbeing-led strategy ensures members know where to turn first when life gets difficult.
To become skilled at personalization, credit unions must stop making assumptions about what resonates with members and start leveraging data to be sure.
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