Understanding what constitutes a banking desert can help credit unions determine branching and outreach strategies for underserved communities.
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A mix of account features, parental involvement, and financial education are all helping the Kentucky cooperative narrow its generation gap.
BNPL programs have become a key player in the financial landscape, with some credit unions adopting their own version for their members.
Some credit unions offer loans for trade schools and vocational programs that provide well-paying jobs without a four-year college degree.
More U.S. states are mandating financial literacy courses. Credit unions are responding with tailored approaches to equip students with essential financial skills.
Jeanne D’Arc and Affinity Plus are driving financial wellness for staff with initiatives like emergency savings accounts and an employee-only branch.
Americans face challenges in retirement planning and rising debt. Credit unions can help them tackle that.
The Virginia cooperative bucks the CD trend with a high-rate savings product aimed at members who need help building budgetary resiliency.
The Fortera Foundation is breaking the cycle of generational poverty by providing essential resources and financial aid to single-parent students.
Consumers are adjusting their financing habits to the new economy, and as economic realities shift, members are rethinking how — and where — they access credit.
Six data points showcase key dynamics shaping the U.S. economy that could direct credit union decision-making in the year to come.
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Delinquency and charge-offs have largely plateaued from last year. Encouragingly, many products improved compared to the previous quarter.
Members are changing the way they deposit their money, saving more and opting for lower-yielding, more liquid account types.
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.
The community development manager at Alltru FCU turned in her barbells for bank accounts and is building access one account at a time.
With the academic year over, students across the country are moving into internships — some of those young workers will be the future of the industry.
Rising costs, limited staffing and evolving compliance expectations are pushing leaders to reevaluate how and who should handle collections.
Credit union internship programs address equity and access, offering the extra credit students need as they prepare to enter the workforce.