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.
4 Ratios Every HR Professional Should Know
July 9, 2019
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Staffing costs are a typical credit union’s largest operating expense; therefore, tracking the performance of the workforce is crucial.
12 Ratios Every Marketing Manager Should Know
July 9, 2019
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Metrics to evaluate credit union marketing spend and bridge the gap between macro trends and micro performance.
7 Ratios Every Employee Should Know About Credit Union Lending
July 9, 2019
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Lending is the engine that powers credit unions, and these seven ratios will help every employee understand why.
Futures Imply Multiple Rate Cuts In 2019
July 8, 2019
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This insightful monthly market commentary will help you look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving the current market trends that could impact your credit union’s investment portfolio.
Credit Union Industry At-A-Glance (1Q19)
June 25, 2019
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Credit union membership grew 4.0% year-over-year and share growth accelerated 65 basis points quarter-over-quarter. What else happened in first quarter?
Reverse Tier Savings, The CECL Method, Do More By Doing Good
June 24, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
3 Metrics That Are Important For First Quarter
June 11, 2019
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Understanding key performance metrics will help gauge early successes and identify any operational adjustments needed to achieve strategic goals.
Breakdown In China Negotiations Sends U.S. Risk Markets Reeling
June 7, 2019
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This insightful monthly market commentary will help you look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving the current market trends that could impact your credit union’s investment portfolio.
Credit Union Investments Rise In 1Q 2019
June 3, 2019
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Stronger than expected seasonal first quarter inflows contributed to the largest quarterly jump since 2009. The average yield on investments also hit a 10-year high.
Share Balances Expand Across the Portfolio
May 31, 2019
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The share portfolio posts record first quarter growth and totals nearly $1.3 trillion as of March 2019.
4 Ratios Every HR Professional Should Know
Staffing costs are a typical credit union’s largest operating expense; therefore, tracking the performance of the workforce is crucial.
12 Ratios Every Marketing Manager Should Know
Metrics to evaluate credit union marketing spend and bridge the gap between macro trends and micro performance.
7 Ratios Every Employee Should Know About Credit Union Lending
Lending is the engine that powers credit unions, and these seven ratios will help every employee understand why.
Credit Union Industry At-A-Glance (1Q19)
Credit union membership grew 4.0% year-over-year and share growth accelerated 65 basis points quarter-over-quarter. What else happened in first quarter?
Reverse Tier Savings, The CECL Method, Do More By Doing Good
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
3 Metrics That Are Important For First Quarter
Understanding key performance metrics will help gauge early successes and identify any operational adjustments needed to achieve strategic goals.
Breakdown In China Negotiations Sends U.S. Risk Markets Reeling
This insightful monthly market commentary will help you look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving the current market trends that could impact ...
Credit Union Investments Rise In 1Q 2019
Stronger than expected seasonal first quarter inflows contributed to the largest quarterly jump since 2009. The average yield on investments also hit a 10-year high.
Share Balances Expand Across the Portfolio
The share portfolio posts record first quarter growth and totals nearly $1.3 trillion as of March 2019.
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Losing The Future: How Credit Unions Can Win Back Younger Generations
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A perspective from Garrhett Petrea, vice president of sales and a Zillennial, on why outdated cores threaten the next generation of members and what leaders must do now.
Inside Core Week On CreditUnions.com: Top Providers, Smart Strategies, And Credit Union Stories
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Are U.S. Households Finally Catching A Break?
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Having weathered a difficult five years, U.S households have modestly improved their financial situation in the short term; their long-term prognosis is murkier.
Credit Unions Steady The Wheel In A Wobbly Year
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Third quarter performance data is a reminder that credit unions perform best when conditions are hardest.
3 Ways Credit Unions Ease Holiday Financial Stress
Savana Morie
From cross-cooperative collaboration to well-timed relief products and services, credit unions are lightening the holiday budget burden.
Futures Imply Multiple Rate Cuts In 2019