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.
Eliminate Console Chaos: Smarter Check Fraud Mitigation For Credit Unions
October 6, 2025
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Centralized fraud prevention helps credit unions fight evolving check fraud while streamlining operations and safeguarding members.
Credit Union Performance Benchmarking Trends
October 2, 2025
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Come watch Callahan’s industry analytic experts explore how aspirational peer groups are being used in practice — and how you can apply the same methodology to meet your organization’s needs.
Government Shutdown? Credit Unions Know The Drill.
October 1, 2025
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With three full government shutdowns and repeated trips to the precipice in the past 25 years, credit unions have had plenty of opportunity to refine how they approach helping members during work stoppages.
Is Revenge Savings A Fad? Or A Financial Shift?
September 29, 2025
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After years of post-pandemic splurges for the well-to-do and inflationary pain for the less well off, more Americans are shifting to a discipline of saving. Here’s what that means for members and how credit unions can turn the trend into opportunity.
Bridging The Gap: How Fractional CFO Services Empower Small To Mid-Sized Credit Unions
September 29, 2025
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Struggling to find full-time CFO talent? Discover how fractional CFO services provide strategic financial leadership tailored to the needs and budgets of small and mid-sized credit unions.
Credit Unions Bring Main Street Voices To Fed Advisory Councils
September 22, 2025
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Credit union leaders bring Main Street realities to the Fed, proving that from housing to tariffs, advocacy starts with mission-driven voices at the table.
What Is The Personal Savings Rate? And Why Should Credit Unions Care?
September 22, 2025
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Americans are saving a historically low amount of money. Armed with that insight, credit unions can strengthen savings habits.
AI Skills, CEO Evaluation, And More Strategic Opportunities For Boards
September 22, 2025
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Strategic succession, board development, and CEO accountability are evolving. Learn how board governance can unlock competitive advantages in today’s shifting landscape.
Quarterly Market Snapshot And Two-Year Financial Statement
September 15, 2025
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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.
Calling All CFOs
September 15, 2025
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Unlock insights during Financial Performance Week on CreditUnions.com — data, analysis, and strategies to help credit union leaders interpret trends, manage balance sheets, and drive smarter growth.
Eliminate Console Chaos: Smarter Check Fraud Mitigation For Credit Unions
Centralized fraud prevention helps credit unions fight evolving check fraud while streamlining operations and safeguarding members.
Credit Union Performance Benchmarking Trends
Come watch Callahan’s industry analytic experts explore how aspirational peer groups are being used in practice — and how you can apply the same methodology ...
Government Shutdown? Credit Unions Know The Drill.
With three full government shutdowns and repeated trips to the precipice in the past 25 years, credit unions have had plenty of opportunity to refine ...
Is Revenge Savings A Fad? Or A Financial Shift?
After years of post-pandemic splurges for the well-to-do and inflationary pain for the less well off, more Americans are shifting to a discipline of saving. ...
Bridging The Gap: How Fractional CFO Services Empower Small To Mid-Sized Credit Unions
Struggling to find full-time CFO talent? Discover how fractional CFO services provide strategic financial leadership tailored to the needs and budgets of small and mid-sized ...
Credit Unions Bring Main Street Voices To Fed Advisory Councils
Credit union leaders bring Main Street realities to the Fed, proving that from housing to tariffs, advocacy starts with mission-driven voices at the table.
What Is The Personal Savings Rate? And Why Should Credit Unions Care?
Americans are saving a historically low amount of money. Armed with that insight, credit unions can strengthen savings habits.
AI Skills, CEO Evaluation, And More Strategic Opportunities For Boards
Strategic succession, board development, and CEO accountability are evolving. Learn how board governance can unlock competitive advantages in today’s shifting landscape.
Quarterly Market Snapshot And Two-Year Financial Statement
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 ...
Calling All CFOs
Unlock insights during Financial Performance Week on CreditUnions.com — data, analysis, and strategies to help credit union leaders interpret trends, manage balance sheets, and drive ...
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Forward Guidance Less Clear After October Rate Cut
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
JetStream FCU Turns CDFI Funding Into Lifelines After Hurricane Maria
Aaron Passman
A pair of CDFI grants allowed the Florida-based credit union to help members restart their lives on the island or relocate to the United States.
7 Leadership Lessons From 2025
Savana Morie
From the boardroom to the branch floor, credit union leaders share thoughts on being different, embracing challenges, keeping mission top of mind, and more.
6 Roles To Help Credit Unions Reach The Next Level Of Success In 2026
Aaron Passman
The right people in the right positions can make a meaningful difference in driving success and exploring opportunities.
CreditUnions.com Top Picks For 2025
Savana Morie
The editorial team at Callahan & Associates weighs in on stories that defined 2025 through actionable strategies, meaningful insights, and perspectives that continue to influence the cooperative movement.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch
Tony Waltrich
Despite economic uncertainty, credit unions and their members are displaying resilience through methodical improvement.
Vantage West Turns A Good Problem Into Great Recognition
Savana Morie
Discover how two employee awards honor the Arizona credit union’s commitment to a team-first culture while boosting employee engagement and workplace culture.
AI Is Rewriting The Economics Of Banking
Callahan & Associates
AI is removing friction from financial decisions, giving consumers more control over their money and forcing banks and credit unions to compete on real value.
How 2 Marketing Teams Organize For Impact
Aaron Passman
The organizational structures for the marketing teams at 3Rivers FCU and Leaders Credit Union couldn’t be more different, but they share a common goal.
Affordable Housing Isn’t About Business. It’s About People.
Aaron Passman
NOLA Firemen’s FCU helps members qualify for a mortgage in a state where poverty is high and insurance premiums are keeping many would-be borrowers out of a home.