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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.
Blogs

Summer Closes With Economic Optimism

Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
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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 ...
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Ready Or Not, The Age Of AI Is Here

Patelco Credit Union’s chief technology officer looks beyond banking to envisage a future with artificial intelligence.
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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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3 Ways To Make The Most Of Player Sponsorships

The return of college sports means credit unions have the opportunity to forge new marketing partnerships and build brand awareness through name, image, and likeness ...
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The Efficiency Ratio Takes A Surprising Turn

Inflation has eased during the past year, but the efficiency ratio is heating up.
Features

Mark Burgess On Leadership

Observational and listening skills honed through bird watching have helped the CEO of Credit Union 1 connect with people as well.
Blogs

5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2023

With liquidity still a top concern, credit unions are shifting their focus to find more ways to draw in additional sources of funding.
Blogs

Loan Delinquency Rates Take Divergent Paths Amid Uncertain Economy

Credit card delinquencies have reached a post-recession high; meanwhile, first mortgage delinquencies have hit an all-time low. What gives?

Exit Interview: Deb Vollmer

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.

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