Community Financial Flips The Script On Junk Fees
The Michigan credit union has dropped punitive overdraft fees in favor of a checking account feature that helps members save money when their spending outstrips
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The Rise Of The Chief Growth Officer
Credit unions are tapping versatile leaders from diverse backgrounds to take advantage of fresh insights and achieve strategic goals.
7 Liquidity Trends From The First Quarter
Liquidity has been front of mind for credit union leaders in recent quarters as loan and share growth battle it out on the balance sheet.
First Quarter Growth In 2015 Is Critical To Sustain Momentum
January 5, 2015
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First quarter is an ideal time to pay slightly above market to lock in long-term CDs and reactivate interest in money market offerings.
Anatomy Of A Big Thinker: An Update On Guthrie Federal Credit Union
October 16, 2013
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The Pennsylvania institution has struck a balance between growth and stability.
Anatomy Of A Leadership Culture: An Update On Veridian Credit Union
October 14, 2013
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The Veridian Experience has guided the credit union for more than 30 years. It continues to guide the Iowa cooperative today.
Anatomy Of A Loan: An Update On State Employees’ Credit Union
October 14, 2013
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SECU of North Carolina brings its focus back home to ensure it is taking care of its Tar Heel State members.
Focus Financial Services On Seniors
April 2, 2012
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Credit unions can accommodate their older demographic with reverse mortgages, financial investment services, and elder abuse education.
Credit Unions Creating The Next Economy
March 26, 2012
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As America continues to transform itself economically, credit unions are becoming more involved in their communities.
The Darkness Spreads Over Credit Union Land: $50B Unaccounted For
December 21, 2011
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There has been no public accounting for the Temporary Corporate Credit Union Stabilization Fund for nearly two years. Where are the voices calling for light?
Is The NCUA Board Helping — Or Hurting — Credit Unions’ Soundness?
September 20, 2010
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NCUA’s 0.124% NCUSIF premium announcement follows this logic: Things are bad because we said so. Therefore, we’re taking this premium action because things are bad.
Smart Technology Investments in a Down Economy
August 17, 2009
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If your decisions are based on member-centric design, ease of use, efficiency and cost-justification, they will yield the correct results: keeping more money where it belongs – in your member’s account.
Anatomy Of A Big Thinker: An Update On Guthrie Federal Credit Union
The Pennsylvania institution has struck a balance between growth and stability.
Anatomy Of A Leadership Culture: An Update On Veridian Credit Union
The Veridian Experience has guided the credit union for more than 30 years. It continues to guide the Iowa cooperative today.
Anatomy Of A Loan: An Update On State Employees’ Credit Union
SECU of North Carolina brings its focus back home to ensure it is taking care of its Tar Heel State members.
Focus Financial Services On Seniors
Credit unions can accommodate their older demographic with reverse mortgages, financial investment services, and elder abuse education.
Credit Unions Creating The Next Economy
As America continues to transform itself economically, credit unions are becoming more involved in their communities.
The Darkness Spreads Over Credit Union Land: $50B Unaccounted For
There has been no public accounting for the Temporary Corporate Credit Union Stabilization Fund for nearly two years. Where are the voices calling for light?
Is The NCUA Board Helping — Or Hurting — Credit Unions’ Soundness?
NCUA’s 0.124% NCUSIF premium announcement follows this logic: Things are bad because we said so. Therefore, we’re taking this premium action because things are bad.
Smart Technology Investments in a Down Economy
If your decisions are based on member-centric design, ease of use, efficiency and cost-justification, they will yield the correct results: keeping more money where it ...
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It’s Been A Noisy, Yet Resilient Year For The U.S. Economy
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Every Member Deserves A Financial Oasis
Callahan & Associates
Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.
6 Lessons For Credit Unions From Craft Breweries
Alix Patterson
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
The K-Shaped Recovery And An Economy Divided
Tony Waltrich
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 Market Snapshot And Two-Year Financial Statement
Callahan & Associates
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.
How Asset Size Shapes Credit Union Performance Across 3 Metrics
Omar Shalabi
Explore how credit union size influences growth, lending, and efficiency.
Members Are On The Move. Credit Unions Are Here For Them.
Sherry Virden
Accelerating membership growth signals the increasing influence of credit unions amid evolving interest rate trends and economic challenges.
3 Ways Falling Rates Are Poised To Impact Credit Union Balance Sheets
Andrew Lepczyk
Falling interest rates are changing the game for credit unions. Explore how potential shifts in lending, savings, and margins are set to affect the bottom line.
Leaders Of The Pack: The Top 20 Cores For Credit Unions
Omar Shalabi
Explore the subtle shifts redefining the credit union core processing space and how these movements shape growth, innovation, and member experience.
A Fresh Start For A Timeless Mission
Callahan & Associates
The combination of the right philosophy and the right technology can set credit unions up for success even during difficult economic times.
First Quarter Growth In 2015 Is Critical To Sustain Momentum