What’s In A Name: Chief Efficiency Officer
Kelli Wisner-Frank serves as the linchpin between finance and innovation at Community Choice Credit Union, aligning automation, smarter processes, and cost discipline to turn front-line
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6 Lessons For Credit Unions From Craft Breweries
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
The K-Shaped Recovery And An Economy Divided
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.
Battle Of The Amazon Marketplaces
May 16, 2019
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Seattle and Washington, DC, are outperforming national averages in income and housing. But how do these markets fare in credit union membership growth and engagement metrics?
Juggling Insights From Day 1 Of Drive ’19
May 15, 2019
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It’s time for credit unions to respond to changes in consumer expectations in the lending experience.
Education, MX, And Strategic Planning
May 13, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Trends In Interest Rates Spark Considerable Income Growth
May 13, 2019
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Credit unions reaped the benefits of upward rate movement and the associated repricing benefits for new loan originations in 2018.
Let The Robots Automate. Let The Humans Serve.
May 6, 2019
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How a New Jersey credit union uses new tools to automate old jobs and free up staff to serve members better.
Member Relationships Deepen As Credit Union Membership Increases
May 6, 2019
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More Americans are turning to credit unions and their member-focused, non-profit financial model.
Tepid Inflation Readings Emerge
May 3, 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.
Best Of April 2019
May 1, 2019
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Based on April traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Contactless, The Great Recession, And 2019 Priorities
April 29, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
6 Metrics That Showcase The Power Of Benchmarking
April 22, 2019
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Savvy credit unions benchmark their performance against similar institutions to establish more meaningful goals and performance evaluations.
Battle Of The Amazon Marketplaces
Seattle and Washington, DC, are outperforming national averages in income and housing. But how do these markets fare in credit union membership growth and engagement ...
Juggling Insights From Day 1 Of Drive ’19
It's time for credit unions to respond to changes in consumer expectations in the lending experience.
Education, MX, And Strategic Planning
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Trends In Interest Rates Spark Considerable Income Growth
Credit unions reaped the benefits of upward rate movement and the associated repricing benefits for new loan originations in 2018.
Let The Robots Automate. Let The Humans Serve.
How a New Jersey credit union uses new tools to automate old jobs and free up staff to serve members better.
Member Relationships Deepen As Credit Union Membership Increases
More Americans are turning to credit unions and their member-focused, non-profit financial model.
Best Of April 2019
Based on April traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Contactless, The Great Recession, And 2019 Priorities
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
6 Metrics That Showcase The Power Of Benchmarking
Savvy credit unions benchmark their performance against similar institutions to establish more meaningful goals and performance evaluations.
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The Callahan Guide To The 2026 Final Four
Tony Waltrich
What happens when credit union performance data meets March Madness? Callahan’s proprietary model breaks down state-level results to forecast who takes home the hardware.
A Rewards Program That Relies On Relationships, Not Usage
Savana Morie
Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
Innovations Financial Bets Big On Small Business Lending
Aaron Passman
CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.
How Marine Credit Union Shifted Its Foundation From Siloed To Symbiotic
Savana Morie
By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
How Today’s Market Is Stress-Testing Credit Union And Bank Earnings Models
Andrew Lepczyk
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
The Case For Marketing That Doesn’t Lead With The Credit Union
Savana Morie
Whitefish Credit Union barely mentions itself in its member stories. Instead, its high-quality video storytelling spotlights people, businesses, and communities, building trust, advocacy, and impact that don’t always show up in traditional ROI metrics.
Exit Interview: Deb Vollmer
Aaron Passman
The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.
How Affinity FCU Became A Financial First Responder
Callahan & Associates
The New Jersey-New York metro credit union shares how a wellbeing-led strategy ensures members know where to turn first when life gets difficult.
Running With Scissors: The Bold Side Of Personalization
Callahan & Associates
To become skilled at personalization, credit unions must stop making assumptions about what resonates with members and start leveraging data to be sure.
A Short Guide To Compliance With The New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.
Tepid Inflation Readings Emerge