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Impact/Purpose
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What’s In A Name: Director Of Financial Inclusion And Community Engagement
Steph Harrill Kyle helps UW Credit Union take a holistic approach to doing business by the cooperative principles.
How To Measure Mission
A dashboard at Marine Credit Union helps the Wisconsin cooperative focus on member and community impact.
One of the Nation’s Best Credit Card Programs
April 29, 2016
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Pennsylvania State Employees CU has one of the best credit card programs in the nation. With penetration at 40% and growth in balances last year at 23%, members are demonstrating they see the value in PSECU’s program above the programs of banks and other institutions.
Refinancing Is a Win-Win Situation
April 29, 2016
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Wright-Patt Credit Union has seen members affected firsthand by the economy, but the credit union has helped members, improved credit union revenue, and shown how America can get growth started.
Reorienting A Credit Union
April 29, 2016
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Changing Oregon Telco to Unitus Community Credit Union is an ongoing overhaul. Some jobs are done, but a deposit mix, segment profitability, and cross-selling are now on the front burner.
A Tipping Point in 2010
April 29, 2016
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North Island Credit Union put in place a rigorous cost-cutting regime as soon as the economic crisis hit.
Arrowhead’s Demise (And Sudden Resurrection) Generates Questions
April 29, 2016
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On June 25, NCUA put Arrowhead Credit Union into conservatorship. The confusing events that followed leave the Agency’s motivations unclear.
Co-Op Principles from the Very Beginning
April 29, 2016
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Local Government Federal Credit Union makes known its dedication to cooperative principles in the marketplace.
Extending the Idea of a Credit Union: Interview with John Fenton
April 29, 2016
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Affinity FCU is moving beyond being a transactional institution to that plus an informational one, as well as promising members to make Affinity the easiest place to do business.
The Best Way to Grow Members in 2009
April 29, 2016
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Bank mergers and acquisitions, both large and small, provide a crucial opportunity for increasing membership and deposits in credit unions, as typically twenty percent of the disappearing bank’s deposits will change financial institutions within a year.
Remembering Gene O’Rourke
April 28, 2016
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Industry co-workers and friends remember the legacy of Mr. O’Rourke.
Remembering Gene ORourke
April 28, 2016
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Industry co-workers and friends remember the legacy of Mr. ORourke.
One of the Nation’s Best Credit Card Programs
Pennsylvania State Employees CU has one of the best credit card programs in the nation. With penetration at 40% and growth in balances last year ...
Refinancing Is a Win-Win Situation
Wright-Patt Credit Union has seen members affected firsthand by the economy, but the credit union has helped members, improved credit union revenue, and shown how ...
Reorienting A Credit Union
Changing Oregon Telco to Unitus Community Credit Union is an ongoing overhaul. Some jobs are done, but a deposit mix, segment profitability, and cross-selling are ...
A Tipping Point in 2010
North Island Credit Union put in place a rigorous cost-cutting regime as soon as the economic crisis hit.
Arrowhead’s Demise (And Sudden Resurrection) Generates Questions
On June 25, NCUA put Arrowhead Credit Union into conservatorship. The confusing events that followed leave the Agency's motivations unclear.
Co-Op Principles from the Very Beginning
Local Government Federal Credit Union makes known its dedication to cooperative principles in the marketplace.
Extending the Idea of a Credit Union: Interview with John Fenton
Affinity FCU is moving beyond being a transactional institution to that plus an informational one, as well as promising members to make Affinity the easiest ...
The Best Way to Grow Members in 2009
Bank mergers and acquisitions, both large and small, provide a crucial opportunity for increasing membership and deposits in credit unions, as typically twenty percent of ...
Remembering Gene ORourke
Industry co-workers and friends remember the legacy of Mr. ORourke.
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UVA Community Tackles Teen Banking
Marc Rapport
The credit union integrates financial education with products tailored to young people to help these members build confidence and independence.
Basic Checking Gets A Competitive Upgrade
Callahan & Associates
Boost loyalty with lifestyle checking accounts that offer perks like telehealth, ID protection, and travel discounts.
¿Habla Finance? At WECU, Employees Are Learning.
Aaron Passman
Language training at the Pacific Northwest credit union is laying the groundwork to better serve Spanish speakers in the region.
Lori Smith On Leadership
Marc Rapport
The seasoned CHRO shares insights about intention, inclusion, and more from State Farm to United Way to Community First Credit Union.
Amid Trade Uncertainty, Fed Remains Noncommittal
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact your credit union’s investment portfolio.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch
Andrew Lepczyk
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.
Don’t Wait For Data. FirstLook Analysis Is Available Today.
Callahan & Associates
Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.
Compliance Without Compromise
Callahan & Associates
Leveraging cutting-edge technology, like AI automation and intelligent document processing, can streamline portfolio protection, minimize disruptions, and ensure accuracy.
Meet Engaged Elena, An Ideal Member At Solarity Credit Union
Savana Morie
A data-rich segmentation strategy and member personas have transformed everything from product design to branch operations at the Washington cooperative.
Remembering Gene O’Rourke