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.
Will Ultra-Low Interest Rates Improve Housing Affordability?
February 2, 2026
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Ultra-low rates might feel like a boost to affordability, but they can create unintended challenges that ripple through housing markets, lenders, and the members credit unions serve.
The Affordable Housing Crisis Goes Beyond Single-Family Homes
February 2, 2026
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The cost of manufactured homes has increased even faster than that of traditional houses. That can affect members’ ability to qualify for and repay those loans.
Setting Up Memberships for Minors: A Panel for Credit Unions
January 28, 2026
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Hear from Boucoup and WECU as they discuss what worked and what didn’t for family banking in the credit union space.
What’s In A Name: Chief Efficiency Officer
January 19, 2026
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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 fixes into bottom-line wins.
No More Paper Losses –A Modern Investment Approach for Credit Unions
January 14, 2026
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Join Elite Capital Management Group for a strategic session on how Structured Protection can deliver equity participation with defined downside protection.
What Was Once A Safe Corner Of Credit Union Portfolios Is Now A Source Of Pain
January 12, 2026
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Structured protection strategies provide potentially higher long-term total returns than bonds while muting the volatility and downside risk traditionally associated with equities.
2026 Begins With Market Sentiment Similar To 2025
January 9, 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.
How AI Is Shaping HR For The Next Era
January 5, 2026
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Four executives share how they are skilling up and soothing nerves as they navigate the AI revolution in real time.
Introduction to CDFIs: Why Credit Unions Are (and Always Have Been) Community Development Financial Institutions
December 23, 2025
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Credit unions have always been engines of community development, long before the CDFI Fund existed.
All Things CDFI: Wrapping 2025, Ready for 2026
December 23, 2025
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Mike Beall, John McKechnie. and Christine Duncan wrap up an eventful year for the CDFI Fund and cover what credit unions need to know heading into 2026.
Will Ultra-Low Interest Rates Improve Housing Affordability?
Ultra-low rates might feel like a boost to affordability, but they can create unintended challenges that ripple through housing markets, lenders, and the members credit ...
The Affordable Housing Crisis Goes Beyond Single-Family Homes
The cost of manufactured homes has increased even faster than that of traditional houses. That can affect members’ ability to qualify for and repay those ...
Setting Up Memberships for Minors: A Panel for Credit Unions
Hear from Boucoup and WECU as they discuss what worked and what didn’t for family banking in the credit union space.
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 ...
No More Paper Losses –A Modern Investment Approach for Credit Unions
Join Elite Capital Management Group for a strategic session on how Structured Protection can deliver equity participation with defined downside protection.
What Was Once A Safe Corner Of Credit Union Portfolios Is Now A Source Of Pain
Structured protection strategies provide potentially higher long-term total returns than bonds while muting the volatility and downside risk traditionally associated with equities.
How AI Is Shaping HR For The Next Era
Four executives share how they are skilling up and soothing nerves as they navigate the AI revolution in real time.
Introduction to CDFIs: Why Credit Unions Are (and Always Have Been) Community Development Financial Institutions
Credit unions have always been engines of community development, long before the CDFI Fund existed.
All Things CDFI: Wrapping 2025, Ready for 2026
Mike Beall, John McKechnie. and Christine Duncan wrap up an eventful year for the CDFI Fund and cover what credit unions need to know heading ...
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The Callahan Guide To The 2026 Final Four
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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.
A Rewards Program That Relies On Relationships, Not Usage
Savana Morie
Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
Innovations Financial Bets Big On Small Business Lending
Aaron Passman
CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.
How Marine Credit Union Shifted Its Foundation From Siloed To Symbiotic
Savana Morie
By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
How Today’s Market Is Stress-Testing Credit Union And Bank Earnings Models
Andrew Lepczyk
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
The Case For Marketing That Doesn’t Lead With The Credit Union
Savana Morie
Whitefish Credit Union barely mentions itself in its member stories. Instead, its high-quality video storytelling spotlights people, businesses, and communities, building trust, advocacy, and impact that don’t always show up in traditional ROI metrics.
Exit Interview: Deb Vollmer
Aaron Passman
The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.
How Affinity FCU Became A Financial First Responder
Callahan & Associates
The New Jersey-New York metro credit union shares how a wellbeing-led strategy ensures members know where to turn first when life gets difficult.
Running With Scissors: The Bold Side Of Personalization
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To become skilled at personalization, credit unions must stop making assumptions about what resonates with members and start leveraging data to be sure.
A Short Guide To Compliance With The New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.
2026 Begins With Market Sentiment Similar To 2025