4 Trends In Marketing Spend
Marketing expenses, measurable goals, and more in this Graphic Of The Week.
Marketing expenses, measurable goals, and more in this Graphic Of The Week.
In yesterday’s FOMC minutes, the Fed laid out three conditions that must be met in order for it to consider the first tightening.
The Massachusetts credit union turns its debit card 90 degrees to improve functionality and impress the user.
Credit unions might not be subject to CRA guidelines, but they still need to be aware of the value of CRA-eligible loans.
The argument that existing capital regulations are ineffective just doesn’t hold water.
Systemic rules like RBC are always simplistic and inflexible, a kind of bureaucratic bludgeon.
The NCUA is proposing an invasive, possibly illegal solution to a problem that does not exist.
What are credit unions doing to increase their visibility in the mortgage market?
Homeownership rates, origination volume, market share, and more in this Graphic Of The Week.
The Federal Credit Union Act requires the NCUA to submit an annual report to the President and Congress by April 1. Another year has come and gone with no report.

The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.

How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.

How a unique role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.

Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.

RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.

Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.

Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.

Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.

Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?

Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?
How The Fed Boxed Itself In