As inflation reshapes budgets and deepens financial divides, it’s important for credit unions to step up with strategies that support members and tackle everyday challenges.
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact your credit union’s investment portfolio.
Credit unions offer products and services to meet the distinct needs of low-income Americans; unfortunately, many people who need this assistance the most simply can’t or won’t access it.
Six data points showcase what’s happening in the U.S. economy that could direct credit union decision-making in the year to come.
From geography to field of membership and more, here’s how to get a jump on performance benchmarking in the new year.
Consumers desperately want to save money, but an overwhelming majority say one or more obstacles stand in their way.
With the Fed poised to continue cutting interest rates, the near-term outlook for the credit union earnings model is much more promising.
After adjusting to a new normal following a slew of rate increases, repricing opportunities could be on the horizon.
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.
Higher interest rates have forced members to pick and choose which debts to repay and which to postpone, which doesn’t fare well for revolving products.
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.
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Inflation, debt, and income inequality are fueling a K-shaped, post-pandemic recovery, widening the gap between different economic segments and challenging lower-income households.
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.
Explore how credit union size influences growth, lending, and efficiency.
Accelerating membership growth signals the increasing influence of credit unions amid evolving interest rate trends and economic challenges.
Falling interest rates are changing the game for credit unions. Explore how potential shifts in lending, savings, and margins are set to affect the bottom line.
Explore the subtle shifts redefining the credit union core processing space and how these movements shape growth, innovation, and member experience.
The combination of the right philosophy and the right technology can set credit unions up for success even during difficult economic times.
Economic Themes To Consider For 2025