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.
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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The Merchant Services Advantage For Credit Unions
Callahan & Associates
Payment capabilities increasingly shape how business owners evaluate their primary financial institution
Coffee And A Smile? Not Good Enough.
Aaron Passman
Coffee and a smile still matter — they’re just not enough. That’s why credit unions are redefining member experience across digital, data, and the entire organization.
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience: Andre Vygnansk
Marc Rapport
The CXO of OUR Credit Union talks about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
Don’t Wait For Data. FirstLook Analysis Is Available Today.
Callahan & Associates
Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience: Stacy Armijo
Marc Rapport
The CXO of Amplify Credit Union talks about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience: Inna Sprague
Marc Rapport
The CXO of Teachers FCU talks about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
Closing The “Confidence Gap:” Using Segmentation To Deepen Member Loyalty
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions can’t deepen loyalty with a one-size-fits-all experience. Life-stage segmentation helps institutions build relevance, confidence, and trust.
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience: Kim Riley
Marc Rapport
The CXO of Wright-Patt Credit Union talks about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
When Everyone Owns The Member Experience, No One Does
Marc Rapport
Shared ownership can quietly fracture a member journey. FORUM Credit Union leans on clear accountability to keep channels aligned.
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience
Marc Rapport
Member experience leaders talk about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.