What’s In A Name: Chief Efficiency Officer
Kelli Wisner-Frank serves as the linchpin between finance and innovation at Community Choice Credit Union, aligning automation, smarter processes, and cost discipline to turn front-line
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6 Lessons For Credit Unions From Craft Breweries
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
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.
Strategic Outlook 2026: Credit Card Market Trends Driving Issuer Success
April 30, 2026
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Join Elan Credit Card and TRK Advisors as they break down how credit unions stack up against major credit card issuers, what to anticipate throughout 2026, and some thoughts on recent legislative proposals.
Consumers Are Financing The Future Any Way They Can
April 27, 2026
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Studies show credit card debt and Buy Now, Pay Later usage continue to rise. Bigger increases could be around the corner.
Where ALM Falls Short: A Data-Driven Look at DDA Behavior
April 15, 2026
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Explore how balance behavior, rate sensitivity, and runoff risk shape funding stability—and what it means for ALM, liquidity, and margin protection.
6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
April 15, 2026
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Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.
What’s Next For Credit Union Earnings?
April 13, 2026
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As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.
The Great Wealth Transfer Is Also A Relationship Transfer
April 13, 2026
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Harvard FCU combines digital estate planning with human financial guidance to support positive, proactive wealth transfer across generations.
Fresh Risks For Financial Markets
April 13, 2026
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Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Understanding The Lending Recall Gap
April 13, 2026
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TruStage shares how credit unions can rethink payment protection by addressing the lending recall gap in today’s high‑pressure lending environment. As member interest in protection products continues to rise, the discussion highlights why single, late‑stage offers often fail to stick—and how weak lending recall can lead to missed moments and increased risk for both members
The Callahan Guide To The 2026 Final Four
March 31, 2026
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What happens when credit union performance data meets March Madness? Callahan’s proprietary model breaks down state-level results to forecast who takes home the hardware.
How Today’s Market Is Stress-Testing Credit Union And Bank Earnings Models
March 30, 2026
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Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
Strategic Outlook 2026: Credit Card Market Trends Driving Issuer Success
Join Elan Credit Card and TRK Advisors as they break down how credit unions stack up against major credit card issuers, what to anticipate throughout ...
Consumers Are Financing The Future Any Way They Can
Studies show credit card debt and Buy Now, Pay Later usage continue to rise. Bigger increases could be around the corner.
Where ALM Falls Short: A Data-Driven Look at DDA Behavior
Explore how balance behavior, rate sensitivity, and runoff risk shape funding stability—and what it means for ALM, liquidity, and margin protection.
What’s Next For Credit Union Earnings?
As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.
The Great Wealth Transfer Is Also A Relationship Transfer
Harvard FCU combines digital estate planning with human financial guidance to support positive, proactive wealth transfer across generations.
Fresh Risks For Financial Markets
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Understanding The Lending Recall Gap
TruStage shares how credit unions can rethink payment protection by addressing the lending recall gap in today’s high‑pressure lending environment. As member interest in protection ...
The Callahan Guide To The 2026 Final Four
What happens when credit union performance data meets March Madness? Callahan’s proprietary model breaks down state-level results to forecast who takes home the hardware.
How Today’s Market Is Stress-Testing Credit Union And Bank Earnings Models
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
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A Credit Union Bond Beyond Bloodlines
Aaron Passman
For Mike and Dave Valentine, the family business just happens to be credit unions. The father-son duo talk leadership styles, cooperative values, and the lessons they’ve learned from each other along the way.
Connection And Caring Matter As Much As Knowledge And Resources
Chris Howard
People who are truly financially thriving have both means and a sense of security that comes from confidence about the future. Building that kind of emotional engagement requires a deliberate design of everyday interactions.
AI Adoption Is Growing. Are Credit Unions Keeping Pace?
Andrew Lepczyk
New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.
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.
6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026