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.
2.6 Million Ways To Thank Members
November 19, 2018
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Dupaco Community offers an annual payout to members who save, borrow, spend, and use ancillary services at the credit union.
3Q18 Trendwatch
November 16, 2018
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This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2018
November 15, 2018
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Membership growth, earnings gap, and lending market share — find out how credit unions performed in the third quarter.
Performance Pop Quiz: Have Credit Union Earnings Reached New Heights?
November 14, 2018
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Test your knowledge of third quarter industry trends with this quiz on earnings by Callahan & Associates.
Best Of October 2018
November 8, 2018
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Based on October traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Black Friday, Card Usage, And Loan Balances
November 5, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
A 5-Year Look At The Loan-To-Share Ratio
November 5, 2018
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The ratio represents a balancing act between two sides of the balance sheet. Which states are achieving the greatest harmony?
Lending By The Numbers (2Q18)
November 5, 2018
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Total loans at U.S. credit unions increased by 9.7% in the second quarter of 2018 and reached an all-time high.
Efficiency By The Numbers (2Q18)
November 1, 2018
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The credit union industry’s efficiency ratio of 69.8% as of June 30 was the lowest it’s been since 2010.
A Nightmare On Main Street
October 30, 2018
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Many Americans live out their financial nightmares every day. This Halloween, Callahan employees share what their nightmares look like.
2.6 Million Ways To Thank Members
Dupaco Community offers an annual payout to members who save, borrow, spend, and use ancillary services at the credit union.
3Q18 Trendwatch
This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2018
Membership growth, earnings gap, and lending market share — find out how credit unions performed in the third quarter.
Performance Pop Quiz: Have Credit Union Earnings Reached New Heights?
Test your knowledge of third quarter industry trends with this quiz on earnings by Callahan & Associates.
Best Of October 2018
Based on October traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Black Friday, Card Usage, And Loan Balances
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
A 5-Year Look At The Loan-To-Share Ratio
The ratio represents a balancing act between two sides of the balance sheet. Which states are achieving the greatest harmony?
Lending By The Numbers (2Q18)
Total loans at U.S. credit unions increased by 9.7% in the second quarter of 2018 and reached an all-time high.
Efficiency By The Numbers (2Q18)
The credit union industry's efficiency ratio of 69.8% as of June 30 was the lowest it's been since 2010.
A Nightmare On Main Street
Many Americans live out their financial nightmares every day. This Halloween, Callahan employees share what their nightmares look like.
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Cybersecurity Is Under Fire And Credit Unions Are Fighting Back (Part 1)
Marc Rapport
Bad actors don’t rest. Credit unions are beefing up cybersecurity with smarter tools, stronger teams, and sharper defenses.
Cybersecurity Is Under Fire And Credit Unions Are Fighting Back (Part 2)
Marc Rapport
Cyber threats never stop. Credit unions share how collaboration, AI, and smarter strategies protect members and institutions.
What’s Scarier Than Ghosts And Goblins?
Aaron Passman
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and CreditUnions.com has the lowdown on assessment tools, AI strategies, the role of collaboration in fighting fraud, and more.
Fighting Fraud Through The Power Of Collaboration
Aaron Passman
A quartet of Northeastern Pennsylvania credit unions came together to share strategies and best practices for combatting check fraud, account takeover, and more.
QUIZ: Are You Smarter Than A Scammer?
Savana Morie
From check fraud to suspicious logins, see how well you can sniff out red flags before they cost members money.
Navigating Loan Servicing Compliance: A Smarter Path For Credit Unions
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions can simplify compliance, reduce risk, and enhance member trust by rethinking loan servicing with outsourced solutions designed to keep pace with evolving regulations.
Eliminate Console Chaos: Smarter Check Fraud Mitigation For Credit Unions
Callahan & Associates
Centralized fraud prevention helps credit unions fight evolving check fraud while streamlining operations and safeguarding members.
Fighting Fraud Requires Smarter Cybersecurity
Marc Rapport
In a post-CAT era, many credit unions are using the tool’s sunsetting as a catalyst to upgrade their cybersecurity posture.
Government Shutdown? Credit Unions Know The Drill.
Aaron Passman
With three full government shutdowns and repeated trips to the precipice in the past 25 years, credit unions have had plenty of opportunity to refine how they approach helping members during work stoppages.
Is Revenge Savings A Fad? Or A Financial Shift?
Andrew Lepczyk
After years of post-pandemic splurges for the well-to-do and inflationary pain for the less well off, more Americans are shifting to a discipline of saving. Here’s what that means for members and how credit unions can turn the trend into opportunity.