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.
The Power of the Consumer in Today’s Environment
June 25, 2025
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Come learn from Ari Schlusselberg and Rich Kao, two experts in banking and credit, as they explore how credit unions can add yield without taking on too much risk.
3 Ways The Balance Sheet Is Adjusting To New Borrowing Habits
June 23, 2025
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Consumers are adjusting their financing habits to the new economy, and as economic realities shift, members are rethinking how — and where — they access credit.
Macroeconomics: First Quarter Trends Or Headwinds?
June 23, 2025
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Six data points showcase key dynamics shaping the U.S. economy that could direct credit union decision-making in the year to come.
Credit Union Asset Quality In 1Q 2025
June 23, 2025
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Delinquency and charge-offs have largely plateaued from last year. Encouragingly, many products improved compared to the previous quarter.
Credit Union Savers Favor Flexibility Over Returns
June 23, 2025
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Members are changing the way they deposit their money, saving more and opting for lower-yielding, more liquid account types.
Quarterly Market Snapshot And Two-Year Financial Statement (2Q 2025)
June 18, 2025
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Long-rumored economic headwinds came to fruition in the second quarter of 2025. The job market stalled and tariff-driven inflation creeped up, creating a double whammy for Americans and credit union members. Now as much as ever, credit unions must strive to make a difference in the lives of everyday Americans. Understanding the credit union landscape
Quarterly Market Snapshot And Two-Year Financial Statement (1Q 2025)
June 18, 2025
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Quarterly performance reports from Callahan & Associates highlight important metrics from across the credit union industry. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the financial statement has never been easier.
What Is Stagflation? And What Does It Mean For Credit Unions?
June 9, 2025
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The growing risk of stagflation puts the Federal Reserve in a difficult position and raises the stakes on potential consequences for member finances, investment portfolios, and margin management.
Markets Responded Well To Reduced Trade Fears In May
June 9, 2025
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Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
What ‘Affordability’ Really Means In Today’s Housing Market
June 2, 2025
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From rent-to-income ratios to indexed pricing, credit unions can use housing data to better understand how costs affect financial wellbeing and lending risk at the ground level.
The Power of the Consumer in Today’s Environment
Come learn from Ari Schlusselberg and Rich Kao, two experts in banking and credit, as they explore how credit unions can add yield without taking on ...
3 Ways The Balance Sheet Is Adjusting To New Borrowing Habits
Consumers are adjusting their financing habits to the new economy, and as economic realities shift, members are rethinking how — and where — they access ...
Macroeconomics: First Quarter Trends Or Headwinds?
Six data points showcase key dynamics shaping the U.S. economy that could direct credit union decision-making in the year to come.
Credit Union Asset Quality In 1Q 2025
Delinquency and charge-offs have largely plateaued from last year. Encouragingly, many products improved compared to the previous quarter.
Credit Union Savers Favor Flexibility Over Returns
Members are changing the way they deposit their money, saving more and opting for lower-yielding, more liquid account types.
Quarterly Market Snapshot And Two-Year Financial Statement (2Q 2025)
Long-rumored economic headwinds came to fruition in the second quarter of 2025. The job market stalled and tariff-driven inflation creeped up, creating a double whammy ...
Quarterly Market Snapshot And Two-Year Financial Statement (1Q 2025)
Quarterly performance reports from Callahan & Associates highlight important metrics from across the credit union industry. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the financial statement ...
What Is Stagflation? And What Does It Mean For Credit Unions?
The growing risk of stagflation puts the Federal Reserve in a difficult position and raises the stakes on potential consequences for member finances, investment portfolios, ...
What ‘Affordability’ Really Means In Today’s Housing Market
From rent-to-income ratios to indexed pricing, credit unions can use housing data to better understand how costs affect financial wellbeing and lending risk at the ...
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3 Popular Case Studies From 2024: Where Are They Now?
Savana Morie
CreditUnions.com revisits three credit unions to learn how their strategies have evolved since their original spotlight and see what’s in store for the future.
5 Lessons About Ground-Level Intelligence From A Rooftop Farm
Alix Patterson
A national leader in urban agriculture shows how front-line insights drive real local impact — and why credit union branches are perfectly positioned to do the same.
At Kirtland Credit Union, Project Management Isn’t Just A Task. It’s An Ethos.
Aaron Passman
Kirtland Credit Union’s five-tiered scoring system and rigorous approval process might look like red tape, but it’s streamlining resource allocation and improving efficiency for credit union for growth.
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.
Markets Responded Well To Reduced Trade Fears In May