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.

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

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

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?