Margie Salazar On Leadership
After 25 years at FirstLight FCU, Margie Salazar has taken over the corner office. Now, she’s sharing her take on leadership, culture, and community.
After 25 years at FirstLight FCU, Margie Salazar has taken over the corner office. Now, she’s sharing her take on leadership, culture, and community.
Members who use both human-assisted and digital channels are more likely to agree that their financial institution tries to engage with them to better understand and meet their needs.
ITMs and newly minted member experience advisors are the key to success at this Minnesota cooperative.
The longtime CEO leaves behind four decades of league, corporates, and natural-person leadership, but he has some parting advice to share.
Creighton Blackwell’s executive-level role at Coastal demonstrates the credit union’s focus on serving community from the highest level of the enterprise.
Inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility ensures success and survival at Greylock FCU.
Customer payment expectations continue to shift. From personalized rewards and offers to shopping cart access across platforms, learn more about these important merchant trends.
The CEO of Lion’s Share FCU’s talks about asking questions, honing skills, and banning the “F” word.
Features and functions are important, but an impressive experience delivers a connected ecosystem of capabilities across all channels.
An employee program at the Arizona cooperative solicits ideas for saving money and improving member services.

As Super Bowl LX nears, the Callahan Bowl prediction model says the Seahawks will see green en route to the Lombardi Trophy.

Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.

Affordability pressures, extended loan terms, and shifting vehicle values are forcing institutions to look beyond familiar structures and reconsider how to balance risk and return.

Credit unions are uniquely well-positioned to guide members through uncertainty and fill essential funding gaps.

A closer look at the trade-offs of mandated lower credit card rates reveals a delicate balance between portfolio health and member access.

A handful of regional credit unions pair up with the GoWest Foundation to offer 100% financing for eligible borrowers.

Learn how to identify, track, and manage four commercial lending exceptions to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and streamline operations.

Declining savings rates and rising financial pressure are reshaping why members borrow, pushing credit unions to rethink lending strategies.

How can credit unions stay true to their mission while evolving to meet modern needs?

Ultra-low rates might feel like a boost to affordability, but they can create unintended challenges that ripple through housing markets, lenders, and the members credit unions serve.