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.
Callahan’s Guide To The 2023 World Series
October 27, 2023
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Will it be the D-Backs or Rangers in this year’s Fall Classic? Callahan’s credit union data could have the answer.
Lessons In Liquidity: How 2 Sunbelt Cooperatives Attract Deposits
October 23, 2023
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Checking and certificate accounts raise cash for lending and support liquidity needs at Credit Union West and Texas Trust.
7 Tips To Straighten Out Vendor Management
October 23, 2023
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My Community Credit Union saved $2 million by renegotiating its contracts. Now it shares how other credit unions can do the same.
Consumers Give The Economy Two Thumbs Down
October 17, 2023
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Increased pessimism — and credit card balances — present credit unions with the opportunity to help members improve their financial wellbeing.
How MSUFCU Saw 2x Deposit Growth
October 16, 2023
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A new solution allows credit unions to reach young, motivated, prospective members, and offers cash rewards to members for positive financial behavior, including increasing savings and paying off debt.
Deposits Remain The Foundation Of The Member-Credit Union Relationship.
October 16, 2023
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Cooperatives would do well to educate and support their members through budgeting and savings plans to foster financial stability throughout the community.
Member Dividends Reach 14-Year High
October 16, 2023
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Strong certificate demand and higher cost of funds boosted annual dividends per member to $153 in the second quarter. What’s happening in other member engagement metrics?
BCU Builds National Reach One Relationship At A Time
October 9, 2023
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The Illinois-based cooperative built its business around meeting the needs of some of Americas most admired companies. Deep relationships, diverse products, and a focus on financial wellbeing have helped BCU grow into one of the nation’s largest credit unions.
Overdraft Fees Weigh On Members In The Second Quarter
October 9, 2023
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Rising expenses caused members to pay more in non-sufficient funds and overdraft fees in the second quarter, but it varies by region.
Top-Line Revenue Expands At U.S. Credit Unions
October 9, 2023
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Credit unions added high-yielding loans to their balance sheets during the second quarter; however, higher funding costs offset some of these gains.
Callahan’s Guide To The 2023 World Series
Will it be the D-Backs or Rangers in this year's Fall Classic? Callahan's credit union data could have the answer.
Lessons In Liquidity: How 2 Sunbelt Cooperatives Attract Deposits
Checking and certificate accounts raise cash for lending and support liquidity needs at Credit Union West and Texas Trust.
7 Tips To Straighten Out Vendor Management
My Community Credit Union saved $2 million by renegotiating its contracts. Now it shares how other credit unions can do the same.
Consumers Give The Economy Two Thumbs Down
Increased pessimism — and credit card balances — present credit unions with the opportunity to help members improve their financial wellbeing.
How MSUFCU Saw 2x Deposit Growth
A new solution allows credit unions to reach young, motivated, prospective members, and offers cash rewards to members for positive financial behavior, including increasing savings ...
Deposits Remain The Foundation Of The Member-Credit Union Relationship.
Cooperatives would do well to educate and support their members through budgeting and savings plans to foster financial stability throughout the community.
Member Dividends Reach 14-Year High
Strong certificate demand and higher cost of funds boosted annual dividends per member to $153 in the second quarter. What’s happening in other member engagement ...
BCU Builds National Reach One Relationship At A Time
The Illinois-based cooperative built its business around meeting the needs of some of Americas most admired companies. Deep relationships, diverse products, and a focus on ...
Overdraft Fees Weigh On Members In The Second Quarter
Rising expenses caused members to pay more in non-sufficient funds and overdraft fees in the second quarter, but it varies by region.
Top-Line Revenue Expands At U.S. Credit Unions
Credit unions added high-yielding loans to their balance sheets during the second quarter; however, higher funding costs offset some of these gains.
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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.
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.
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.
Introducing Your Banking Core To The Power Of A Fintech
Callahan & Associates
Nearly 100 credit unions are providing Buy Now, Pay Later to their members, and their banking cores are giving them a surprising competitive advantage.
Losing The Future: How Credit Unions Can Win Back Younger Generations
Callahan & Associates
A perspective from Garrhett Petrea, vice president of sales and a Zillennial, on why outdated cores threaten the next generation of members and what leaders must do now.
Inside Core Week On CreditUnions.com: Top Providers, Smart Strategies, And Credit Union Stories
Aaron Passman
Driving digital delivery? Evaluating vendor platforms? Sharpening tech strategy for a new year? This week of insights is built for credit union leaders looking to stay ahead.
Are U.S. Households Finally Catching A Break?
Tony Waltrich
Having weathered a difficult five years, U.S households have modestly improved their financial situation in the short term; their long-term prognosis is murkier.
Credit Unions Steady The Wheel In A Wobbly Year
William Hunt
Third quarter performance data is a reminder that credit unions perform best when conditions are hardest.
3 Ways Credit Unions Ease Holiday Financial Stress
Savana Morie
From cross-cooperative collaboration to well-timed relief products and services, credit unions are lightening the holiday budget burden.