What’s In Our Wallet?
An informal office poll attempts to identify differences in attitudes on paper payments.
An informal office poll attempts to identify differences in attitudes on paper payments.
As membership climbs higher, the variety and number of accounts members hold also rises.
Adoption trajectory means it’s time for credit unions to understand and empower the use of dual interface cards.
Balances as well as delinquencies for credit union credit cards were on the rise in the first quarter of the year.
Today, I bank exclusively online. But that might not be the case forever.
Credit card availability and use are on the rise. So are delinquency and charge-off rates.
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
First quarter lending at credit unions contributed to an expanding balance sheet.
Millennials are drawn to credit card issuers that offer technology, maximum rewards, low fees, and social responsibility. How can credit unions position themselves to meet the needs of millennial members?
Major cities are rolling out contactless payment solutions for services like mass transit, and contactless cards might come next. Will it be a passing fad or a dominant payment form?

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.