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.
Leveraging your Budgeting and Planning Processes to Optimize Performance in Today’s Environment
February 13, 2023
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As Credit Unions plan for 2023, 2024 and beyond, they are trying to figure out how to optimize performance in the face of uncertain times. Will interest rates continue to rise or will rates actually start to level off and maybe even decline, will the tight labor market and rising labor costs continue to push
Exit Interview: Dave Roughton, SAFE Credit Union
February 13, 2023
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From the coin vault to the corner office, Dave Roughton looks back on a career and to the future of an industry with impact in mind.
3 Ways To Measure For Better Marketing
February 13, 2023
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Marketing leaders share one strategy they use to demonstrate the goals of the department and its value to the organization.
Loan Balances Reached Record-Breaking YOY Growth
February 6, 2023
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Outstanding loan balances grew 19.1% in the third quarter of 2022. That number has never been higher at U.S. credit unions. What else happened in the loan portfolio?
Making Predictions For The Big Game? Callahan Bowl XVII Can Help.
February 6, 2023
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A look at the lending performance of credit unions in Kansas City and Philadelphia offers a novel way to forecast the winner of this year’s big game.
Overdraft Fees Rose 18% In 2022. How Will This Impact Collections In 2023?
February 6, 2023
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Overdraft fees are an early warning sign of potential delinquency. Proactive communication is critical.
A Closer Look At 2022’s Loan Growth Surge
February 6, 2023
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Credit union lending boomed last year. What’s in store for this year?
Create Revenue Streams And Member Value With Property And Casualty Insurance
January 30, 2023
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Insurance can be a cost-effective way for credit unions to boost the bottom line while helping members protect themselves, their families, and their assets.
What’s Happening To Expenses And Revenue At U.S. Credit Unions?
January 23, 2023
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The gap between expenses and revenue is narrowing as revenue growth begins to catch up with operating expense growth.
The Calendar Turns On A Dreadful Year For Financial Markets
January 23, 2023
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Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
Leveraging your Budgeting and Planning Processes to Optimize Performance in Today’s Environment
As Credit Unions plan for 2023, 2024 and beyond, they are trying to figure out how to optimize performance in the face of uncertain times. ...
Exit Interview: Dave Roughton, SAFE Credit Union
From the coin vault to the corner office, Dave Roughton looks back on a career and to the future of an industry with impact in ...
3 Ways To Measure For Better Marketing
Marketing leaders share one strategy they use to demonstrate the goals of the department and its value to the organization.
Loan Balances Reached Record-Breaking YOY Growth
Outstanding loan balances grew 19.1% in the third quarter of 2022. That number has never been higher at U.S. credit unions. What else happened in ...
Making Predictions For The Big Game? Callahan Bowl XVII Can Help.
A look at the lending performance of credit unions in Kansas City and Philadelphia offers a novel way to forecast the winner of this year’s ...
Overdraft Fees Rose 18% In 2022. How Will This Impact Collections In 2023?
Overdraft fees are an early warning sign of potential delinquency. Proactive communication is critical.
A Closer Look At 2022’s Loan Growth Surge
Credit union lending boomed last year. What’s in store for this year?
Create Revenue Streams And Member Value With Property And Casualty Insurance
Insurance can be a cost-effective way for credit unions to boost the bottom line while helping members protect themselves, their families, and their assets.
What’s Happening To Expenses And Revenue At U.S. Credit Unions?
The gap between expenses and revenue is narrowing as revenue growth begins to catch up with operating expense growth.
The Calendar Turns On A Dreadful Year For Financial Markets
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
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Cybersecurity Is Under Fire And Credit Unions Are Fighting Back (Part 1)
Marc Rapport
Bad actors don’t rest. Credit unions are beefing up cybersecurity with smarter tools, stronger teams, and sharper defenses.
Cybersecurity Is Under Fire And Credit Unions Are Fighting Back (Part 2)
Marc Rapport
Cyber threats never stop. Credit unions share how collaboration, AI, and smarter strategies protect members and institutions.
What’s Scarier Than Ghosts And Goblins?
Aaron Passman
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and CreditUnions.com has the lowdown on assessment tools, AI strategies, the role of collaboration in fighting fraud, and more.
Fighting Fraud Through The Power Of Collaboration
Aaron Passman
A quartet of Northeastern Pennsylvania credit unions came together to share strategies and best practices for combatting check fraud, account takeover, and more.
QUIZ: Are You Smarter Than A Scammer?
Savana Morie
From check fraud to suspicious logins, see how well you can sniff out red flags before they cost members money.
Navigating Loan Servicing Compliance: A Smarter Path For Credit Unions
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions can simplify compliance, reduce risk, and enhance member trust by rethinking loan servicing with outsourced solutions designed to keep pace with evolving regulations.
Eliminate Console Chaos: Smarter Check Fraud Mitigation For Credit Unions
Callahan & Associates
Centralized fraud prevention helps credit unions fight evolving check fraud while streamlining operations and safeguarding members.
Fighting Fraud Requires Smarter Cybersecurity
Marc Rapport
In a post-CAT era, many credit unions are using the tool’s sunsetting as a catalyst to upgrade their cybersecurity posture.
Government Shutdown? Credit Unions Know The Drill.
Aaron Passman
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?
Andrew Lepczyk
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.