Ready For Rising Interest Rates?
News reports of an impending increase in the interest rate environment are widespread. These three graphs show whether credit unions are positioned to respond.
News reports of an impending increase in the interest rate environment are widespread. These three graphs show whether credit unions are positioned to respond.
These seven charts highlight how things have changed in the past year and offer insight into what it means for credit unions moving forward.
What credit unions stood out for their spectacular credit card growth as of Dec. 31?
Patelco Credit Union takes a holistic view when it comes to evaluating investment decisions.
How Space Coast Credit Union re-established its net worth after merging with a troubled credit union.
Credit unions are keeping their powder dry waiting for rates to rise.
These four performance metrics will help CFOs explain the business of credit unions and show how every employee helps the credit union achieve its goals.
This week, CreditUnions.com offers practices, lessons, and educational resources for the men and women charged with managing the financial risks of their credit unions — the CFOs.
The combination of balance sheet dynamics, membership preference, and marketplace performance has the credit union industry primed for growth in 2015.
Member One FCU offers three lessons gleaned from six years of operating a process improvement team.

A look at year-end performance trends reveals how earnings, affordability pressures, and asset quality are redefining the operating environment heading into 2026.

Members are struggling with an affordability crisis that is changing how they manage debt, and new behaviors are showing up across the credit union loan portfolio.

This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.
Credit union asset quality didn’t collapse in 2025 — but it didn’t cooperate, either. What’s going on, and are credit unions prepared to respond in 2026?

This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.

This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.
The affordability crisis extends far beyond big-ticket expenses. As the rising cost of basic necessities outpaces income growth, household budgets are under strain and long-term financial stability is increasingly at risk.
As credit unions move deeper into 2026, the earnings conversation is shifting. Elevated interest rates have boosted margins and strengthened earnings flexibility, but that advantage won’t persist indefinitely.
A radical shift is taking place in the way consumers move money and engage with their financial institution.

How the Michigan-based cooperative’s “Culture of Finance” curriculum is reframing financial education.