Stocks And Bonds And Perhaps Some Certainty Ahead
March 31, 2016
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Securities end quarter strong, while next quarter could determine rates for years to come.
Economy
What’s The Message From The Fed?
March 24, 2016
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Fed officials have sounded sounded more upbeat on the economy than Yellen sounded last week.
Credit Union Investment Portfolios Remain Steady
March 21, 2016
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Safe, liquid investments drive year-end “window dressing” as Feds act on long-awaited rate increase.
A Fearful Game Of Connect The Dots
March 17, 2016
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The Fed has been throwing off mixed signals for years; yesterdays FOMC statement was just the latest.
The European Central Bank Is Not The Federal Reserve
March 10, 2016
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Memo to U.S. traders: Set aside the ECB and focus on what our own Fed might say next week.
Hot Or Cold?
March 3, 2016
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Friday’s U.S. jobs report is taking on more importance than we have seen in some time.
Dream Big
February 25, 2016
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Traders have avoided getting caught up in the Chinese stock market, but can they wean themselves away from oil enough to watch fundamentals again?
To Serve And Prosper
February 22, 2016
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Credit unions need to value service as much as profitability and be able to show it.
Lessons From The Retail World
February 10, 2016
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Traditional retailers and credit unions are not necessarily on the same side of the digital divide when it comes to moving the model online.
3 Strategies To Manage Liquidity
February 2, 2016
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In today’s changing and often-uncertain economic environment, balance sheet management is top-of-mind with credit union executives.
What’s The Message From The Fed?
Fed officials have sounded sounded more upbeat on the economy than Yellen sounded last week.
Credit Union Investment Portfolios Remain Steady
Safe, liquid investments drive year-end "window dressing" as Feds act on long-awaited rate increase.
A Fearful Game Of Connect The Dots
The Fed has been throwing off mixed signals for years; yesterdays FOMC statement was just the latest.
The European Central Bank Is Not The Federal Reserve
Memo to U.S. traders: Set aside the ECB and focus on what our own Fed might say next week.
Hot Or Cold?
Friday's U.S. jobs report is taking on more importance than we have seen in some time.
Dream Big
Traders have avoided getting caught up in the Chinese stock market, but can they wean themselves away from oil enough to watch fundamentals again?
To Serve And Prosper
Credit unions need to value service as much as profitability and be able to show it.
Lessons From The Retail World
Traditional retailers and credit unions are not necessarily on the same side of the digital divide when it comes to moving the model online.
3 Strategies To Manage Liquidity
In today’s changing and often-uncertain economic environment, balance sheet management is top-of-mind with credit union executives.
Browse Topics
Markets Flip From Pricing Cuts To 50% Chance Of Hikes
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
Savana Morie
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is
Aaron Passman
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success
Aaron Passman
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Small House, Big Opportunity: 2 Takes On Manufactured Home Loans
Aaron Passman
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
Tony Waltrich
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
Aaron Passman
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
Aaron Passman
How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Stocks And Bonds And Perhaps Some Certainty Ahead