Pass It On: A Referral Program That Works
Member Mania couples a cash incentive with engagement expectations to draw in potential members as well as reward those who actively promote the credit union.
Member Mania couples a cash incentive with engagement expectations to draw in potential members as well as reward those who actively promote the credit union.
The economic landscape looks much different today than it did 10 years ago. How have credit unions navigated the changes in the larger economy?
Membership growth increased 35 basis points year-over-year to 4.4%, and the average member relationship expanded 3.0% year-over-year. What else happened in the third quarter?
In a changing economic environment, this guiding framework helps institutions determine where they want to go and how to get there.
New members as well as new relationships grew at U.S. credit unions in the third quarter of 2018.
Share certificates at credit unions are on track to post the highest growth of any deposit account.
Membership growth, earnings gap, and lending market share — find out how credit unions performed in the third quarter.
The total number of credit unions dropped by 50 in the second quarter, and membership expanded 4.3%, the equivalent of 4.7 million new members. What else happened in the second quarter?
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Three percent cash back and $59 a year are among the terms of Alliant Credit Union’s new credit card offering.

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.