Consumer Sentiments And Employee Insights (1Q 2018)
Real comments from online review sites to inform strategies, policies, and practices.
Real comments from online review sites to inform strategies, policies, and practices.
Credit unions added 4.7 million net new members in the past 12 months, and the NCUA’s equity distribution helped push ROA to 0.90%. What else happened in the first quarter?
Look at the shape of the yield curve within the context of other factors in the economy and not as a stand-alone predictor of recession.
Low unemployment, worker shortages, and normalized bad behavior has given rise to a new trend.
Two conferences this spring bring to light five ideas that credit unions can use.
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Defining what makes the credit union different can be the key to ensuring employees articulate that difference in word and deed.
Increases in most deposit products helped total share balances top $1.2 trillion in the first quarter of 2018.
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
The CEO of ALM First Financial Advisors talks early risks, leadership skills, and winding career journeys.

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?

Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.

Today’s job market is shaped by skills based expectations, with employers slowing entry level hiring and placing greater emphasis on applied experience.

St. Cloud Financial is betting on digital assets to protect member relationships and future relevance. It’s picked up lessons for other leaders along the way.

Traditional risk tools alone aren’t enough. Portfolio protection must evolve to meet members within the lending experience itself.

The Ohio cooperative is refining the role of its foundation to clarify what belongs within the credit union and what belongs under its charitable arm, strengthening focus and long term strategy for both.

The credit union migrated its on-premises contact center and implemented workforce management software to maximize efficiency, minimize costs, and provide a better member experience.

A new approach to vehicle affordability for credit unions.

Youth banking programs, in-school branches, and a warm handoff to adulthood builds habits and relationships that last well beyond graduation.

Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.
Flat Curves And Low Rates