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.
How Data Analytics Helps Peoples Advantage Fulfill Its CDFI Mandate
May 23, 2022
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Top-Level Takeaways A better understanding of data trends has helped Peoples Advantage get buy-in from staff at all levels when it comes to meeting lending and membership goals. Credit unions with low-income and CDFI certification can use data to ensure they’re fulfilling the mission that goes along with those designations. Analytics isn’t just for large
1Q22 Trendwatch
May 18, 2022
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Learn about credit union performance trends gathered from first quarter data.
A Strategy To Serve Members And Build Non-Interest Income
May 16, 2022
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Top-Level Takeaways CBC Federal Credit Union launched an insurance CUSO in August 2021 to provide members with money-saving options. As an added bonus, the CUSO also adds a new source of non-interest income. The CBC Insurance Agency has already surpassed its 100-policy milestone. The credit union now has plans to offer DMV registration services in-branch.
April Doesn’t Break Bearish Trend In Fixed Income
May 16, 2022
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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.
Credit Unions Are Prioritizing Purpose As The Pandemic Wanes
May 16, 2022
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Credit unions have the opportunity to play important roles in the lives of members and communities, but to remain relevant, they must continually strive to help members achieve their goals.
DC Credit Union’s Decade Of Changing Young Lives
May 9, 2022
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Since its launch in 2010, the credit union’s Summer Youth Employment Program has helped young members earn an income, save money, and build financial wellness.
What’s The EU Summit To Credit Unions?
May 4, 2022
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The European Union summit outcome offers no real game-changers.
Just Add Coffee: How 2 Credit Unions Are Rethinking Branching
May 2, 2022
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Top-Level Takeaways Co-locations diversify branch networks and can attract community members to a branch for reasons completely unrelated to banking. The collaborations provide opportunities for credit unions to align themselves with unlikely partners, and some arrangements provide non-interest income streams. Co-location strategies in which credit unions share space with another business often completely unrelated to
What’s In A Name: Marketing Portfolio Manager
April 25, 2022
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Kristine Rellihan works toward the ideal blend of efficiency, goal alignment, impact, internal service satisfaction, and process workflow at Dupaco Community Credit Union.
2 Ways To Approach Fee Relief For Members
April 25, 2022
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United FCU offers support by reducing overdraft and NSF fees; Amplify flat-out eliminates them.
How Data Analytics Helps Peoples Advantage Fulfill Its CDFI Mandate
Top-Level Takeaways A better understanding of data trends has helped Peoples Advantage get buy-in from staff at all levels when it comes to meeting lending ...
1Q22 Trendwatch
Learn about credit union performance trends gathered from first quarter data.
A Strategy To Serve Members And Build Non-Interest Income
Top-Level Takeaways CBC Federal Credit Union launched an insurance CUSO in August 2021 to provide members with money-saving options. As an added bonus, the CUSO ...
Credit Unions Are Prioritizing Purpose As The Pandemic Wanes
Credit unions have the opportunity to play important roles in the lives of members and communities, but to remain relevant, they must continually strive to ...
DC Credit Union’s Decade Of Changing Young Lives
Since its launch in 2010, the credit union’s Summer Youth Employment Program has helped young members earn an income, save money, and build financial wellness.
What’s The EU Summit To Credit Unions?
The European Union summit outcome offers no real game-changers.
Just Add Coffee: How 2 Credit Unions Are Rethinking Branching
Top-Level Takeaways Co-locations diversify branch networks and can attract community members to a branch for reasons completely unrelated to banking. The collaborations provide opportunities for ...
What’s In A Name: Marketing Portfolio Manager
Kristine Rellihan works toward the ideal blend of efficiency, goal alignment, impact, internal service satisfaction, and process workflow at Dupaco Community Credit Union.
2 Ways To Approach Fee Relief For Members
United FCU offers support by reducing overdraft and NSF fees; Amplify flat-out eliminates them.
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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.
It’s Been A Noisy, Yet Resilient Year For The U.S. Economy
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Every Member Deserves A Financial Oasis
Callahan & Associates
Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.
The K-Shaped Recovery And An Economy Divided
Tony Waltrich
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.
April Doesn’t Break Bearish Trend In Fixed Income