Black Friday, Card Usage, And Loan Balances
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Listening, communication, and adaptability can again power success on a new payment rail.
Although credit card penetration rates held steady at 17.3%, credit card loan balances increased 9.1% annually.
Panelists at the Credit Union Summit during PayThink 2018 discuss Zelle, product integration, and staying relevant.
3 takeaways from the Electronic Transactions Association’s TRANSACT Tech DC/ FinTech Policy Forum.
Early adoption and member convenience drive strategy at this Spokane cooperative.
Risk-based pricing helps credit card programs succeed and comply by rewarding low credit risk behaviors and increasing access to the underserved.
Tech-savvy credit union executives and seasoned consultants share strategy and payments plays that deserve a second look.
Three percent cash back and $59 a year are among the terms of Alliant Credit Union’s new credit card offering.

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?

Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.

Today’s job market is shaped by skills based expectations, with employers slowing entry level hiring and placing greater emphasis on applied experience.

St. Cloud Financial is betting on digital assets to protect member relationships and future relevance. It’s picked up lessons for other leaders along the way.