A changing economic climate is reshaping consumer borrowing patterns, presenting new challenges and opportunities for credit union lenders.
A 2025 BlackRock survey presents a snapshot of retirement readiness and shows Americans are saving, struggling, and still working.
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Six data points showcase key dynamics shaping the U.S. economy that could direct credit union decision-making in the year to come.
Delinquency and charge-offs have largely plateaued from last year. Encouragingly, many products improved compared to the previous quarter.
Members are changing the way they deposit their money, saving more and opting for lower-yielding, more liquid account types.
The growing risk of stagflation puts the Federal Reserve in a difficult position and raises the stakes on potential consequences for member finances, investment portfolios, and margin management.
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
From rent-to-income ratios to indexed pricing, credit unions can use housing data to better understand how costs affect financial wellbeing and lending risk at the ground level.
With recession fears on the rise, industry leaders are hoping for the best but preparing for the worst.
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.
A Strong Month For Credit-Risky Assets. Higher Levels Of Anxiety In Manufacturing.