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
Finance
Your hub to learn how credit unions manage assets and liabilities, boost non-interest income, improve efficiencies and productivity, and maximize returns.
Top Finance Articles
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.
Credit Union Industry At-A-Glance (4Q18)
April 8, 2019
No Comments
Membership at U.S. credit unions increased 4.4% year-over-year and the average member relationship increased $542 in 2018. What else happened in the fourth quarter?
Cracks in Bullishness Surface, Yield Curve Inversion Becomes Area Of Greater Focus
April 3, 2019
No Comments
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.
Sideways Rates, Liquidity Management, And Intensive Learning
March 28, 2019
No Comments
Takeaways from ALM First’s Financial Institute.
Revenue Gains And Co-Working Spaces
March 25, 2019
No Comments
Four can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Total Revenue Jumps 12.8% Year-Over-Year At U.S. Credit Unions
March 25, 2019
No Comments
Largely a result of rising loan demand and interest rate trends, the amount of income generated at credit unions expanded throughout 2018.
6 Ways Credit Unions Use CDFI Grants
March 18, 2019
No Comments
Twenty-five years in, the Treasury Department program’s roster is dominated by member-owned cooperative financial institutions, who find a precise mission fit.
Alphabet Soup: MX, ACET, And The GAC
March 11, 2019
No Comments
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Efficiency Improves At Credit Unions In 2018
March 11, 2019
No Comments
U.S. credit unions reported a 169-basis-point decline in the efficiency ratio year-over-year. And that’s a good thing.
Risk Markets Maintain Positive Momentum
March 6, 2019
No Comments
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.
Make It A Meeting Members Can’t Refuse
March 4, 2019
No Comments
Based on member feedback, BECU now incorporates financial education into its annual meeting.
Credit Union Industry At-A-Glance (4Q18)
Membership at U.S. credit unions increased 4.4% year-over-year and the average member relationship increased $542 in 2018. What else happened in the fourth quarter?
Sideways Rates, Liquidity Management, And Intensive Learning
Takeaways from ALM First’s Financial Institute.
Revenue Gains And Co-Working Spaces
Four can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Total Revenue Jumps 12.8% Year-Over-Year At U.S. Credit Unions
Largely a result of rising loan demand and interest rate trends, the amount of income generated at credit unions expanded throughout 2018.
6 Ways Credit Unions Use CDFI Grants
Twenty-five years in, the Treasury Department program’s roster is dominated by member-owned cooperative financial institutions, who find a precise mission fit.
Alphabet Soup: MX, ACET, And The GAC
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Efficiency Improves At Credit Unions In 2018
U.S. credit unions reported a 169-basis-point decline in the efficiency ratio year-over-year. And that’s a good thing.
Risk Markets Maintain Positive Momentum
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 ...
Make It A Meeting Members Can’t Refuse
Based on member feedback, BECU now incorporates financial education into its annual meeting.
Browse Topics
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.
Cracks in Bullishness Surface, Yield Curve Inversion Becomes Area Of Greater Focus