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.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2021
August 11, 2021
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At second quarter, credit unions continue to guide the financial lives of their members as together they recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2Q21 Trendwatch
August 11, 2021
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Learn about the credit union performance trends gathered from 2Q 2021 data.
1 New Department. 3 New Products. 50% Loan Growth.
August 9, 2021
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East Idaho Credit Union turned lemons into lemonade in the past 18 months to post some of the highest growth rates in one of the country’s fastest growing states.
Tucson FCU’s New Take On CUSOs Includes A Chief Officer
August 5, 2021
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Retiring CLO stays on to lead the cooperative’s new emphasis on credit union service organizations, including its own.
A Balanced Scorecard A Decade In The Making
August 5, 2021
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One of Pennsylvania’s largest credit unions ties organizational performance to financial incentive while keeping members’ needs top of mind.
What’s In A Name: Sales Manager And Accountability Trainer
August 2, 2021
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Laurie Flanders cleans up the reputation of “sales” by ensuring All In Federal Credit Union serves members as it works to meet goals.
Have We Breached Peak Economic Growth?
July 26, 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.
What’s In A Name: Senior Member Insights Manager
July 12, 2021
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Alliant’s Maura Ronayne uses business intelligence to help the credit union make intelligent business decisions from the member experience perspective.
12 Ratios Every Marketing Manager Should Know (Part 4)
June 30, 2021
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Key metrics to evaluate credit union marketing spend and bridge the gap between macro trends and micro performance.
12 Ratios Every Marketing Manager Should Know (Part 2)
June 30, 2021
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Key metrics to evaluate credit union marketing spend and bridge the gap between macro trends and micro performance.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2021
At second quarter, credit unions continue to guide the financial lives of their members as together they recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2Q21 Trendwatch
Learn about the credit union performance trends gathered from 2Q 2021 data.
1 New Department. 3 New Products. 50% Loan Growth.
East Idaho Credit Union turned lemons into lemonade in the past 18 months to post some of the highest growth rates in one of the ...
Tucson FCU’s New Take On CUSOs Includes A Chief Officer
Retiring CLO stays on to lead the cooperative’s new emphasis on credit union service organizations, including its own.
A Balanced Scorecard A Decade In The Making
One of Pennsylvania’s largest credit unions ties organizational performance to financial incentive while keeping members’ needs top of mind.
What’s In A Name: Sales Manager And Accountability Trainer
Laurie Flanders cleans up the reputation of "sales" by ensuring All In Federal Credit Union serves members as it works to meet goals.
What’s In A Name: Senior Member Insights Manager
Alliant’s Maura Ronayne uses business intelligence to help the credit union make intelligent business decisions from the member experience perspective.
12 Ratios Every Marketing Manager Should Know (Part 4)
Key metrics to evaluate credit union marketing spend and bridge the gap between macro trends and micro performance.
12 Ratios Every Marketing Manager Should Know (Part 2)
Key metrics to evaluate credit union marketing spend and bridge the gap between macro trends and micro performance.
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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.
Have We Breached Peak Economic Growth?