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.
4Q21 Trendwatch
February 16, 2022
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Learn about the credit union performance trends gathered from 4Q 2021 data.
Market Responds Negatively To Hawkish Fed Shift
February 14, 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.
How Being ‘Unapologetically Different’ Helped Buckeye State’s Turnaround
February 7, 2022
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A focus on reining in costs and changing organizational culture have transformed the Ohio-based institution.
The CDFI Landscape for Credit Unions in 2022
February 2, 2022
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CU Strategic Planning’s Chief Strategy and Advocacy Officer Mike Beall, along with John McKechnie, Senior Partner of Total Spectrum, discuss the current environment for CDFI certification.
Credit Unions Have A Staffing Problem
January 17, 2022
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The U.S. labor shortage is wreaking havoc on businesses. How is it impacting credit unions, and what are they doing about it?
Fixed Income Portfolios Are Challenged
January 17, 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.
VSECU At-A-Glance
January 10, 2022
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Five graphs that dive into the financial performance of the Green Mountain State cooperative.
From Liquidity To Investments: Credit Unions Put Cash To Work
December 13, 2021
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Deposits jumped $35.0 billion during the third quarter, and credit unions adjusted their investment portfolios to take advantage of the changing yield curve.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2021
November 15, 2021
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Credit union success on the balance sheet and income statement in the third quarter is creating new opportunities for future impact.
Inflation Becomes A Predominant Theme
November 15, 2021
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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.
4Q21 Trendwatch
Learn about the credit union performance trends gathered from 4Q 2021 data.
Market Responds Negatively To Hawkish Fed Shift
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
How Being ‘Unapologetically Different’ Helped Buckeye State’s Turnaround
A focus on reining in costs and changing organizational culture have transformed the Ohio-based institution.
The CDFI Landscape for Credit Unions in 2022
CU Strategic Planning’s Chief Strategy and Advocacy Officer Mike Beall, along with John McKechnie, Senior Partner of Total Spectrum, discuss the current environment for CDFI ...
Credit Unions Have A Staffing Problem
The U.S. labor shortage is wreaking havoc on businesses. How is it impacting credit unions, and what are they doing about it?
Fixed Income Portfolios Are Challenged
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
VSECU At-A-Glance
Five graphs that dive into the financial performance of the Green Mountain State cooperative.
From Liquidity To Investments: Credit Unions Put Cash To Work
Deposits jumped $35.0 billion during the third quarter, and credit unions adjusted their investment portfolios to take advantage of the changing yield curve.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2021
Credit union success on the balance sheet and income statement in the third quarter is creating new opportunities for future impact.
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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.
Inflation Becomes A Predominant Theme