Financial Wellness

Educating Members One FICO Score at a Time

According to recently released data from a bankrate.com survey, an astounding 45% of consumers do not know their credit score, and another 32% have never checked their credit report. In recognition of this startling trend BMI Federal Credit Union ($355M, Dublin, OH) launched an innovative, multi-purposed mail marketing campaign to address the issue head on.

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CEO Interview: Incorporating Strong Principles

VUMCU works closely with Virginia 's Methodist churches to foster innovative small loans while working to expand into larger church loans and grow its membership.
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Recruited to Help with a Community Focus

Wide experience in various for-profit financial institutions allowed Simone
Lagomarsino a broad perspective on credit union strategy and tactics.
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Strategies to Increase Debit Card Usage

Many credit unions just issue a debit card to their members with a checking account. Learn how Patriot FCU, University FCU and Citibank structure their ...
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Educating Members One FICO Score at a Time

According to recently released data from a bankrate.com survey, an astounding 45% of consumers do not know their credit score, and another 32% have never ...
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Financial Education as a Credit Union Differentiator: Interview with A+ FCU

Each credit union's education program is exclusive and should be tailored to fit the unique needs of the membership, community, values and goals. Here is ...
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‘Learning a New Language’: Combining Credit Union Cultures in a Merger

Combining cultures can be the sticking point for many merger talks. United Federal used strategic leadership and guidance to blend two organizations into a cohesive ...
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Watch and Learn How One CU is Putting the Control in the Hands of the Member

Diana Dykstra, CEO of San Francisco Fire Credit Union ($423m, San Francisco, CA) describes their 2007 strategy for demonstrating the credit ...
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CEO Interview: Acting Boldly In Good Times

Backed by record-setting financials but with low member growth, Pete Sainato, CEO of Justice FCU, is instigating a program of significantly boosting return and value ...
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RSS Feeds at UW Credit Union are a First

University of Wisconsin Credit Union in Madison with $730 million in assets have begun using RSS news feeds to update members on its monthly website ...
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Building an Education in Personal Finance

Erie FCU incorporates their personal financial education curriculum with youth accounts to yield promising results.
1Q25 Share Change By Product

5 Takeaways From Trendwatch

With economic uncertainty on the horizon, credit union members are moving money into lower-term deposits and paying down debt, helping to boost margins and lower delinquency across the industry.

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Compliance Without Compromise

Leveraging cutting-edge technology, like AI automation and intelligent document processing, can streamline portfolio protection, minimize disruptions, and ensure accuracy.

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