Credit Union Finance Leaders Saddle Up For 2026
December 15, 2025
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After an anxious 2025, CFOs and observers across the industry are preparing for the year ahead — for better or for worse.
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How Blue FCU Measures What Really Matters
September 1, 2025
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The Wyoming cooperative combines custom impact measurements with traditional KPIs to track progress on its 10-year strategic plan.
‘Rocky Road’ Ahead? Credit Union CFOs Tweak The Balance Sheet Just In Case.
May 20, 2025
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With recession fears on the rise, industry leaders are hoping for the best but preparing for the worst.
Need Fresh Ideas? Think Outside The Management Circle.
February 10, 2025
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To instill a culture of innovation, Canvas Credit Union makes it easier for front-line employees to present new ideas to executives.
New Trends Are Shaping Credit Union Recruitment Strategies
August 19, 2024
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Demands for hybrid or remote work and a stronger emphasis on company culture remain key recruitment trends four years after the pandemic.
Coloramo Rolls Out A ‘Real’ Strategy To Attract Young Members
July 8, 2024
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The Colorado credit union has debuted a digital brand targeting young consumers and plans to make it available to the entire industry.
Earth Day Is Every Day For Green Lenders
April 22, 2024
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New stores of federal funding are now available to help credit unions cultivate a growing business in solar and more.
A Board Full Of Bosses: CEOs Turn Challenges Into Opportunity
March 25, 2024
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From tweaking communication strategies to embracing diverse perspectives, here’s how three leaders are adjusting to new roles.
3 Ways To Reach Unbanked And Underbanked Households
September 11, 2023
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Bank On certified accounts fulfill the credit union mission while fortifying community partnerships.
Beers + Bus Stops = A Winning Combination For On Tap Credit Union
January 17, 2023
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An unexpected marketing opportunity helped the Colorado-based credit union boost brand awareness and promote small area breweries.
Credit Union Finance Leaders Saddle Up For 2026
After an anxious 2025, CFOs and observers across the industry are preparing for the year ahead — for better or for worse.
How Blue FCU Measures What Really Matters
The Wyoming cooperative combines custom impact measurements with traditional KPIs to track progress on its 10-year strategic plan.
‘Rocky Road’ Ahead? Credit Union CFOs Tweak The Balance Sheet Just In Case.
With recession fears on the rise, industry leaders are hoping for the best but preparing for the worst.
Need Fresh Ideas? Think Outside The Management Circle.
To instill a culture of innovation, Canvas Credit Union makes it easier for front-line employees to present new ideas to executives.
New Trends Are Shaping Credit Union Recruitment Strategies
Demands for hybrid or remote work and a stronger emphasis on company culture remain key recruitment trends four years after the pandemic.
Coloramo Rolls Out A ‘Real’ Strategy To Attract Young Members
The Colorado credit union has debuted a digital brand targeting young consumers and plans to make it available to the entire industry.
Earth Day Is Every Day For Green Lenders
New stores of federal funding are now available to help credit unions cultivate a growing business in solar and more.
A Board Full Of Bosses: CEOs Turn Challenges Into Opportunity
From tweaking communication strategies to embracing diverse perspectives, here’s how three leaders are adjusting to new roles.
3 Ways To Reach Unbanked And Underbanked Households
Bank On certified accounts fulfill the credit union mission while fortifying community partnerships.
Beers + Bus Stops = A Winning Combination For On Tap Credit Union
An unexpected marketing opportunity helped the Colorado-based credit union boost brand awareness and promote small area breweries.
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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.