Money In The (Credit Union)
The industry is posting record lending growth, and credit unions are increasing deposits to even out the balance sheet. See how this week on CreditUnions.com.
The industry is posting record lending growth, and credit unions are increasing deposits to even out the balance sheet. See how this week on CreditUnions.com.
Whether it’s implementing a mobile wallet or developing a risk-based pricing strategy for a card product, credit unions must be ready to evolve to keep up in today’s rapidly changing payments space.
No hoax here. The search giant and mobile mogul are set to launch their answer to Apple Pay.
Tracking firm reports a decline in consumer use while credit union processors say they’re seeing increasing adoption.
In an effort to shore up its incessant losses, the USPS has a plan to offer financial services to the unbanked and underbanked.
Members who more readily accept new self-service options are a market segment worth cultivating.
Preparation, speculation underway as same-day settlement gets green light on nation’s largest payment rail.
Retailer’s Apple Pay play leads to predictions of competitor’s death that some say are premature.
BCU breaks down the strategy it used to increase shares 9.8%.
When it comes to payment rails, ACH is so big it’s almost taken for granted, like electricity. Work is underway to keep it from becoming the third rail.

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.