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.
Three Quarters In, What’s The End Game?
January 1, 2019
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Lost momentum is hard to get back, and the loss of forward momentum in the U.S. economy has become entrenched.
Best Of December 2018
December 31, 2018
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Based on December traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Auto Lending By The Numbers (3Q18)
December 24, 2018
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Total auto balances were on the rise as annual growth surpassed 10.8% in the third quarter of 2018.
Shares By The Numbers (3Q18)
December 24, 2018
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Deposit balances were on the rise as annual growth hit 5.0% in the third quarter of 2018.
New Year’s Resolution: Find Your True North
December 19, 2018
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In a changing economic environment, this guiding framework helps institutions determine where they want to go and how to get there.
Credit Unions And The Gift Of Financial Wellness
December 18, 2018
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Debt management mixes with the financial cooperative ethos in a year-round campaign for financial health.
True North, Employee Dreams, Holiday Help
December 17, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Help For The Holidays And Beyond
December 17, 2018
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A leader of St. Louis Community Credit Union shares how the cooperative works every day to be “the social conscience of banking.”
Members By The Numbers (3Q18)
December 17, 2018
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New members as well as new relationships grew at U.S. credit unions in the third quarter of 2018.
Earnings By The Numbers (3Q18)
December 17, 2018
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ROA for credit unions hit 0.96%. This is the highest it has been since the third quarter of 2003.
Best Of December 2018
Based on December traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Auto Lending By The Numbers (3Q18)
Total auto balances were on the rise as annual growth surpassed 10.8% in the third quarter of 2018.
Shares By The Numbers (3Q18)
Deposit balances were on the rise as annual growth hit 5.0% in the third quarter of 2018.
New Year’s Resolution: Find Your True North
In a changing economic environment, this guiding framework helps institutions determine where they want to go and how to get there.
Credit Unions And The Gift Of Financial Wellness
Debt management mixes with the financial cooperative ethos in a year-round campaign for financial health.
True North, Employee Dreams, Holiday Help
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Help For The Holidays And Beyond
A leader of St. Louis Community Credit Union shares how the cooperative works every day to be “the social conscience of banking.”
Members By The Numbers (3Q18)
New members as well as new relationships grew at U.S. credit unions in the third quarter of 2018.
Earnings By The Numbers (3Q18)
ROA for credit unions hit 0.96%. This is the highest it has been since the third quarter of 2003.
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How A Florida Credit Union Rebuilt Retention After The Great Resignation
Marc Rapport
Longer onboarding, focus groups, and peer leadership help Community First retain strong employees year after year.
What’s In A Name: Chief Efficiency Officer
Savana Morie
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 behind the scenes fixes into front line — and bottom-line — wins.
How SWBC’s Contact Center Solutions Help Financial Institutions Stay Connected
Callahan & Associates
Delivering human-centered service in a digital world is no longer a luxury for credit union contact centers — it’s a necessity.
Amanda Garabedian On Leadership
Savana Morie
The CEO of Adventure Credit Union shares tips to maintain credibility amid rapid executive turnover and organizational change.
FedChoice Is Ready For The Next Government Shutdown – Whenever It Comes
Aaron Passman
A cross-functional team comprising nearly 20% of staff helped the Maryland-based credit union manage the crisis while staying focused on helping members.
Financial Nihilism Is Real, But How Can Credit Unions Respond?
Andrew Lepczyk
When money stops making sense, people suffer a crisis of financial confidence. Now’s the time to reconnect with members to help them establish long-term stability.
Exit Interview: Cheryl Sio, MembersAlliance Credit Union
Marc Rapport
From the teller line to the corner office, CEO Cheryl Sio’s story spans five decades of industry transformation and enduring leadership lessons.
What Was Once A Safe Corner Of Credit Union Portfolios Is Now A Source Of Pain
Callahan & Associates
Structured protection strategies provide potentially higher long-term total returns than bonds while muting the volatility and downside risk traditionally associated with equities.
Jim Morrell On Leadership
Aaron Passman
The CEO of Peninsula Community Federal Credit Union highlights how active listening and lessons from the basket ball court shape a culture of inclusive banking that serves members and employees.
2026 Begins With Market Sentiment Similar To 2025
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Three Quarters In, What’s The End Game?