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.
Innovation Series: Digital / Member Growth
March 17, 2025
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Learn from 2025’s top innovators in digital growth
Credit Unions Deliver Impact. Members Are Here For It.
March 17, 2025
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Better rates, lower fees, and steadfast community presence are returning real financial results for the credit union movement.
A Year In Review And What Lies Ahead For Credit Unions In 2025
March 17, 2025
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The cooperative industry has shown much resiliency in today’s shifting economic landscape. That sets a strong precedent for weathering whatever might come.
Credit Unions Are Poised For Resilience Despite Challenges
March 17, 2025
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Credit union revenue surged amid rising interest rates but is now facing headwinds as loan growth slows, expenses climb, and asset quality weakens — making strategic financial management crucial for sustaining future earnings.
Follow The Data
March 17, 2025
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Best practices to encourage employee adoption and overcome change management challenges when implementing new technology across the institution.
Tariff Uncertainty Weakens Business And Consumer Sentiment
March 10, 2025
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Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact your credit union’s investment portfolio.
How to Harness AI to Drive Efficiency and Member Satisfaction
March 7, 2025
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In this webinar, you’ll learn how to use these tools to eliminate inefficiencies and accelerate key processes, while strengthening member relationships.
Chaos, Taxation, And More: Takeaways From Day 1 Of GAC 2025
March 4, 2025
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The first full day of the Governmental Affairs Conference included a frank assessment of threats to the credit union tax status, news about the future of the NCUA, and more.
Meet The Finalists For The 2025 Innovation Series: Analytics
March 4, 2025
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This year’s finalists help credit unions do more with data to grow their business and increase efficiency.
Uncertainty Grows For Credit Unions Tied To Government Employees
March 3, 2025
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A substantial portion of the industry is built around serving federal government employees. With federal jobs potentially in jeopardy, credit unions are preparing diverse responses.
Innovation Series: Digital / Member Growth
Learn from 2025's top innovators in digital growth
Credit Unions Deliver Impact. Members Are Here For It.
Better rates, lower fees, and steadfast community presence are returning real financial results for the credit union movement.
Credit Unions Are Poised For Resilience Despite Challenges
Credit union revenue surged amid rising interest rates but is now facing headwinds as loan growth slows, expenses climb, and asset quality weakens — making ...
Follow The Data
Best practices to encourage employee adoption and overcome change management challenges when implementing new technology across the institution.
Tariff Uncertainty Weakens Business And Consumer Sentiment
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact your credit union’s investment portfolio.
How to Harness AI to Drive Efficiency and Member Satisfaction
In this webinar, you’ll learn how to use these tools to eliminate inefficiencies and accelerate key processes, while strengthening member relationships.
Chaos, Taxation, And More: Takeaways From Day 1 Of GAC 2025
The first full day of the Governmental Affairs Conference included a frank assessment of threats to the credit union tax status, news about the future ...
Meet The Finalists For The 2025 Innovation Series: Analytics
This year's finalists help credit unions do more with data to grow their business and increase efficiency.
Uncertainty Grows For Credit Unions Tied To Government Employees
A substantial portion of the industry is built around serving federal government employees. With federal jobs potentially in jeopardy, credit unions are preparing diverse responses.
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Best Of 2025 (So Far): Building Vibrant Communities
Aaron Passman
A midyear look back at how credit unions are lifting up their communities in ways that go beyond just banking.
Best Of 2025 (So Far): Fostering Financially Strong Credit Unions
Aaron Passman
Revisiting some of the unique strategies financial cooperatives are using to drive long-term success and sustainable organic growth.
Best Of 2025 (So Far): Driving Employee Engagement
Aaron Passman
From innovative training strategies to change management and more, here’s a look back at how credit unions are empowering their staff to serve members and live their mission.
Best Of 2025 (So Far): Supporting Member Financial Wellbeing
Aaron Passman
From access to education and beyond, credit unions are putting members first in a way that’s not just about banking – it’s about financial empowerment.
3 Ways The Balance Sheet Is Adjusting To New Borrowing Habits
Roman Ojala
Consumers are adjusting their financing habits to the new economy, and as economic realities shift, members are rethinking how — and where — they access credit.
Macroeconomics: First-Quarter Trends Or Headwinds?
Andrew Lepczyk
Six data points showcase key dynamics shaping the U.S. economy that could direct credit union decision-making in the year to come.
Risk In Motion: Why Your Risk Program Needs To Move Faster
Callahan & Associates
Risk might or might not impact your organization, but you must be ready regardless.
Credit Union Asset Quality In 1Q 2025
Tony Waltrich
Delinquency and charge-offs have largely plateaued from last year. Encouragingly, many products improved compared to the previous quarter.
Credit Union Savers Favor Flexibility Over Returns
Sherry Virden
Members are changing the way they deposit their money, saving more and opting for lower-yielding, more liquid account types.
Quarterly Market Snapshot And Two-Year Financial Statement
Andrew Lepczyk
Quarterly performance reports from Callahan & Associates highlight important metrics from across the credit union industry. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the financial statement has never been easier.
A Year In Review And What Lies Ahead For Credit Unions In 2025