State In The Spotlight: Alabama
How do credit unions in Alabama stack up against the nation?
How do credit unions in Alabama stack up against the nation?
Adding 3.1 million members over 12 months, credit unions report the highest ever membership. Here are some of the leaders in overall membership.
A dedicated team and executive oversight has allowed Listerhill Credit Union to open the floodgates to member business loan growth.
Listerhill Credit Union makes its home in a place where rock ‘n’ roll and hard work coexist.
Advisory roles are helping two credit unions engage millennial members.
In this Q&A, the CEO of Listerhill Credit Union discusses how the Alabama institution searches for relevancy, speaks to Gen Z, and captures business at the point of purchase.
Open ears, open doors, and a blank slate for new product design all helped Listerhill tailor its appeal to a young adult market.
Today, 40% fewer credit unions offer member insurance than in 2011. That’s an opportunity for credit unions to offer members a dependable product and peace of mind.
Three credit unions, each with more than eight years of experience offering member insurance, provide insights into what has made their programs successful.
Community institutions are leading the big banks in rolling out apps for Apple and Android wrist gear.
First quarter data shows how rising costs are pushing consumers toward flexibility and reshaping borrowing and saving habits.

A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.

Advancial FCU links internal service standards, employee feedback, and peer recognition to create a more consistent experience for both staff and members.

MSUFCU takes a hands-on approach to fintech, piloting solutions through its in-house lab before scaling and backing them through a wholly owned CUSO.

Affinity Plus FCU has a clear member service mantra: digital for daily, human when it’s hard. Its CEO and CFO share what that looks like in practice.

The New Hampshire cooperative shares how its fintech arm, Service Ventures, evaluates investments, balances risk, and defines success.

Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.

New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.

For Mike and Dave Valentine, the family business just happens to be credit unions. The father-son duo talk leadership styles, cooperative values, and the lessons they’ve learned from each other along the way.

People who are truly financially thriving have both means and a sense of security that comes from confidence about the future. Building that kind of emotional engagement requires a deliberate design of everyday interactions.