Maine Credit Unions Cooperatively Advertise “There’s One for You” in 2005
Learn how Maine credit unions are using cooperative advertising to gain new members and increase services per household of existing members.
Learn how Maine credit unions are using cooperative advertising to gain new members and increase services per household of existing members.
The $1.1 billion Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) in Grand Rapids, MI, will remain a credit union after less than two-thirds of voting members cast ballots in favor of a conversion to a mutual savings institution.
Chip Filson examines credit unions that are performing phenomenally well in an environment that has many financial institutions struggling. The common factor in all of these cases is a unique vision which drives strategy.
During a time of credit union mortgage success, Air Academy has increased mortgage production as well as member service.
A good capital postition helps; so does taking advantage of opportunities.
Amy Sink, CFO of Teachers CU in South Bend, IN, spoke with Credit Union Strategy & Performance editor Brooke Stoddard in early March on the challenges and opportunties her credit union faces in 2009.
The Net Promoter® Score is a metric that measures how likely your members will recommend the credit union. Where does your credit union fall on the scale? Are your members promoters or detractors?
Credit unions are implementing purchase card, or p-card, programs to streamline payables, manage cash, and earn on their spending.
With net interest margin at its lowest level in recent history, credit unions will need greater focus on expense control to overcome the earnings squeeze.
Looking for new opportunities, we formed a CUSO holding company and within it a marketing company. This marketing company serves credit unions, even banks, has been profitable since inception and has extended our reach to persons otherwise not served.

Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.

RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.

Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.

Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.

Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.

Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?

Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?

Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.

Today’s job market is shaped by skills based expectations, with employers slowing entry level hiring and placing greater emphasis on applied experience.

St. Cloud Financial is betting on digital assets to protect member relationships and future relevance. It’s picked up lessons for other leaders along the way.