The Personal Loan Landscape Has Shifted
February 2, 2026
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Declining savings rates and rising financial pressure are reshaping why members borrow, pushing credit unions to rethink lending strategies.
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Is Your Credit Union Making Time For Leadership Development?
January 5, 2026
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Assessing skills gaps among leaders and providing time to complete training are major hurdles today, but strong leadership development strategies are essential in building a future-ready credit union.
How Patelco Credit Union Simplified Succession Planning
January 5, 2026
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The California cooperative moves beyond the 9-box to identify skills, gaps, and opportunities to prepare leaders for what’s next.
3 Popular Case Studies From 2024: Where Are They Now?
December 22, 2025
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CreditUnions.com revisits three credit unions to learn how their strategies have evolved since their original spotlight and see what’s in store for the future.
6 Roles To Help Credit Unions Reach The Next Level Of Success In 2026
November 17, 2025
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The right people in the right positions can make a meaningful difference in driving success and exploring opportunities.
CreditUnions.com Top Picks For 2025
November 17, 2025
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The editorial team at Callahan & Associates weighs in on stories that defined 2025 through actionable strategies, meaningful insights, and perspectives that continue to influence the cooperative movement.
The Member Experience Revolution
November 3, 2025
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How changing consumer behavior is redefining branches as community spaces for advice, education, and connection.
45 Interviews In 30 Days: How Travis Credit Union Fixed Its Contact Center
October 27, 2025
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The California cooperative turned a call center crisis into a success story — starting with cutting the average wait time from 45 minutes to three.
Can Credit Union Performance Data Predict A World Series Victory?
October 22, 2025
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When the postseason heats up, Callanan lets credit union balance sheets take a swing at the 2025 fall classic.
Cybersecurity Is Under Fire And Credit Unions Are Fighting Back (Part 1)
October 6, 2025
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Bad actors don’t rest. Credit unions are beefing up cybersecurity with smarter tools, stronger teams, and sharper defenses.
The Personal Loan Landscape Has Shifted
Declining savings rates and rising financial pressure are reshaping why members borrow, pushing credit unions to rethink lending strategies.
Is Your Credit Union Making Time For Leadership Development?
Assessing skills gaps among leaders and providing time to complete training are major hurdles today, but strong leadership development strategies are essential in building a ...
How Patelco Credit Union Simplified Succession Planning
The California cooperative moves beyond the 9-box to identify skills, gaps, and opportunities to prepare leaders for what’s next.
3 Popular Case Studies From 2024: Where Are They Now?
CreditUnions.com revisits three credit unions to learn how their strategies have evolved since their original spotlight and see what's in store for the future.
6 Roles To Help Credit Unions Reach The Next Level Of Success In 2026
The right people in the right positions can make a meaningful difference in driving success and exploring opportunities.
CreditUnions.com Top Picks For 2025
The editorial team at Callahan & Associates weighs in on stories that defined 2025 through actionable strategies, meaningful insights, and perspectives that continue to influence ...
The Member Experience Revolution
How changing consumer behavior is redefining branches as community spaces for advice, education, and connection.
45 Interviews In 30 Days: How Travis Credit Union Fixed Its Contact Center
The California cooperative turned a call center crisis into a success story — starting with cutting the average wait time from 45 minutes to three.
Can Credit Union Performance Data Predict A World Series Victory?
When the postseason heats up, Callanan lets credit union balance sheets take a swing at the 2025 fall classic.
Cybersecurity Is Under Fire And Credit Unions Are Fighting Back (Part 1)
Bad actors don’t rest. Credit unions are beefing up cybersecurity with smarter tools, stronger teams, and sharper defenses.
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The Numbers That Matter Most To Credit Unions
Aaron Passman
A look at year-end performance trends reveals how earnings, affordability pressures, and asset quality are redefining the operating environment heading into 2026.
The Affordability Crisis Is Reshaping Credit Union Balance Sheets
Sherry Virden
Members are struggling with an affordability crisis that is changing how they manage debt, and new behaviors are showing up across the credit union loan portfolio.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Employee Enablement
Callahan & Associates
This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.
Asset Quality Takes An Uncomfortable Turn In 2025
Andrew Lepczyk
Credit union asset quality didn’t collapse in 2025 — but it didn’t cooperate, either. What’s going on, and are credit unions prepared to respond in 2026?
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Fraud Prevention And Resolution
Callahan & Associates
This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Digital Member Engagement
Callahan & Associates
This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.
The American Budget Squeeze
Tony Waltrich
The affordability crisis extends far beyond big-ticket expenses. As the rising cost of basic necessities outpaces income growth, household budgets are under strain and long-term financial stability is increasingly at risk.
Flexibility In The Earnings Model Matters More As Rates Turn
Omar Shalabi
As credit unions move deeper into 2026, the earnings conversation is shifting. Elevated interest rates have boosted margins and strengthened earnings flexibility, but that advantage won’t persist indefinitely.
Credit Unions At A Crossroads: Shifts, Risks, And Opportunities
Callahan & Associates
A radical shift is taking place in the way consumers move money and engage with their financial institution.
Building A ‘Culture’ Of Confidence At MSUFCU
Aaron Passman
How the Michigan-based cooperative’s “Culture of Finance” curriculum is reframing financial education.