Home Ownership Is Out Of Reach
June 26, 2023
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Housing is less affordable today than it was before the 2008 housing crisis. How did we get here? And how can credit unions help?
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Credit Union Of Atlanta Offers 2 Approaches To Affordable Housing
May 30, 2023
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The cooperative’s down payment assistance and ground lease partnerships enable public employees to break free from a lifetime of renting.
4 Ways Credit Unions Make Tax Time Less Taxing
April 11, 2022
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Through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, cooperatives help prep and file tax returns for underserved community members.
Check In To Prevent Employee Burn Out
December 14, 2020
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Georgia’s Own addresses emotional exhaustion among call center staff members now working at home.
The New Rules For Credit Union Innovation In 2020
November 16, 2020
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Five industry leaders share how they keep innovation at the forefront in a challenging, changing environment.
What We Can Learn From Successful PPP Lenders On How To Serve Small Businesses
August 19, 2020
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Five credit unions shares insights from their Paycheck Protection Program efforts.
A Major Metro Partnership Provides Grants To City Workers
June 22, 2020
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When the coronavirus pandemic created economic hardship for Atlanta contract workers, the city turned to a local credit union to disburse tax-free funds and bridge the income gap.
How To Complete A Merger … Remotely
June 17, 2020
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Georgia’s Own Credit Union was months away from finalizing a merger when the coronavirus pandemic hit. Rather than hitting pause, the credit union devised a plan to forge ahead.
Beyond The Flip Chart: 2 Credit Unions’ Approach To Journey Mapping The Member Experience.
August 27, 2019
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UNFCU and All In take consultative and do-it-yourself paths, respectively, to achieve better internal processes and member service.
The Great Divide: Expert Advice From Recovering Bankers
August 26, 2019
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Credit union senior managers dish on what they’ve learned, and unlearned, from their transition to cooperative financial services.
Home Ownership Is Out Of Reach
Housing is less affordable today than it was before the 2008 housing crisis. How did we get here? And how can credit unions help?
Credit Union Of Atlanta Offers 2 Approaches To Affordable Housing
The cooperative’s down payment assistance and ground lease partnerships enable public employees to break free from a lifetime of renting.
4 Ways Credit Unions Make Tax Time Less Taxing
Through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, cooperatives help prep and file tax returns for underserved community members.
Check In To Prevent Employee Burn Out
Georgia’s Own addresses emotional exhaustion among call center staff members now working at home.
The New Rules For Credit Union Innovation In 2020
Five industry leaders share how they keep innovation at the forefront in a challenging, changing environment.
What We Can Learn From Successful PPP Lenders On How To Serve Small Businesses
Five credit unions shares insights from their Paycheck Protection Program efforts.
A Major Metro Partnership Provides Grants To City Workers
When the coronavirus pandemic created economic hardship for Atlanta contract workers, the city turned to a local credit union to disburse tax-free funds and bridge ...
How To Complete A Merger … Remotely
Georgia’s Own Credit Union was months away from finalizing a merger when the coronavirus pandemic hit. Rather than hitting pause, the credit union devised a ...
Beyond The Flip Chart: 2 Credit Unions’ Approach To Journey Mapping The Member Experience.
UNFCU and All In take consultative and do-it-yourself paths, respectively, to achieve better internal processes and member service.
The Great Divide: Expert Advice From Recovering Bankers
Credit union senior managers dish on what they’ve learned, and unlearned, from their transition to cooperative financial services.
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The Numbers That Matter Most To Credit Unions
Aaron Passman
A look at year-end performance trends reveals how earnings, affordability pressures, and asset quality are redefining the operating environment heading into 2026.
The Affordability Crisis Is Reshaping Credit Union Balance Sheets
Sherry Virden
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.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Employee Enablement
Callahan & Associates
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.
Asset Quality Takes An Uncomfortable Turn In 2025
Andrew Lepczyk
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?
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Fraud Prevention And Resolution
Callahan & Associates
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.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Digital Member Engagement
Callahan & Associates
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 American Budget Squeeze
Tony Waltrich
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.
Flexibility In The Earnings Model Matters More As Rates Turn
Omar Shalabi
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.
Credit Unions At A Crossroads: Shifts, Risks, And Opportunities
Callahan & Associates
A radical shift is taking place in the way consumers move money and engage with their financial institution.
Building A ‘Culture’ Of Confidence At MSUFCU
Aaron Passman
How the Michigan-based cooperative’s “Culture of Finance” curriculum is reframing financial education.