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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3 Popular Case Studies From 2024: Where Are They Now?
Savana Morie
CreditUnions.com revisits three credit unions to learn how their strategies have evolved since their original spotlight and see what’s in store for the future.
5 Lessons About Ground-Level Intelligence From A Rooftop Farm
Alix Patterson
A national leader in urban agriculture shows how front-line insights drive real local impact — and why credit union branches are perfectly positioned to do the same.
At Kirtland Credit Union, Project Management Isn’t Just A Task. It’s An Ethos.
Aaron Passman
Kirtland Credit Union’s five-tiered scoring system and rigorous approval process might look like red tape, but it’s streamlining resource allocation and improving efficiency for credit union for growth.
Financial Wellbeing Is About More Than Vulnerability
Chris Howard
Half of Americans feel financially secure, yet one in five is suffering. A consortium of credit unions is changing the narrative by focusing on emotional engagement and trust.
How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 1)
Marc Rapport
Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 2)
Marc Rapport
Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
Credit Union Finance Leaders Saddle Up For 2026
Aaron Passman
After an anxious 2025, CFOs and observers across the industry are preparing for the year ahead — for better or for worse.
Changes Are Why You Need Today’s Nacha Rulebook
Callahan & Associates
Quality payments are a hallmark of the ACH Network. Follow the rules and do right by members.
Hurricane Knocked The Power Out? New Orleans Firemen’s FCU Is Ready.
Aaron Passman
The next big storm in the Gulf isn’t an “if,” it’s a “when,” but the small Gulf-area credit union has a plan to help the community get back on its feet when the time comes.
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.