The Year Of Living Dangerously
Introducing monthly dues was a risky move for Arizona Federal. Yet one year later, the credit union has a more engaged membership as a result.
Introducing monthly dues was a risky move for Arizona Federal. Yet one year later, the credit union has a more engaged membership as a result.
A Colorado credit union’s popular CD special drew in $80 million as well as rate chasers looking for a good deal during bad times.
Workers’ Credit Union started its patronage dividend in 2013. In 2015, it wants to give back $3 million to its membership. Here’s how.
A 2015 Callahan & Associates survey of 466 credit union CEOs and CFOs reveals attitudes and activity surrounding patronage dividends.
CoVantage Credit Union’s $1.7 million patronage payout in 2014 marked the 33rd consecutive year the Wisconsin credit union has returned extra value to its loyal member-owners.
A 2015 Callahan & Associates survey finds capital is a key reason to pay out to members. Yet despite the fact everyone likes to get money back, financial cooperatives don’t appear concerned about reaping the positive publicity.
Paying a patronage dividend helps engender loyalty among a credit union’s membership and strengthens its brand in the community.

After an anxious 2025, CFOs and observers across the industry are preparing for the year ahead — for better or for worse.

Quality payments are a hallmark of the ACH Network. Follow the rules and do right by members.

The next big storm in the Gulf isn’t an “if,” it’s a “when,” but the small Gulf-area credit union has a plan to help the community get back on its feet when the time comes.

Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.

Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.

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

Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.

Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.

Inflation, debt, and income inequality are fueling a K-shaped, post-pandemic recovery, widening the gap between different economic segments and challenging lower-income households.

Quarterly performance reports from Callahan & Associates highlight important metrics from across the credit union industry. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the financial statement has never been easier.