The Final Warning From Iowa
Credit unions narrowly escaped taxation in the Hawkeye State, but other battles are underway, and the war is far from won.
Credit unions narrowly escaped taxation in the Hawkeye State, but other battles are underway, and the war is far from won.
In episode No. 939, Callahan’s SVP Katy Slater discusses how credit unions can benefit by standing up for financial access and equality.
Secondary capital supports lending and financial services as well as buffers against the impact of potential losses. But how much do credit unions use it?
Credit union title changes demonstrate the movement’s stance on member service.
The credit union industry is full of acronyms. Use this guide to learn the lingo.
A book about culture prompts deeper thinking about the importance of multiple teams in support of the movement.
Based on April traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
The process of strategy requires year-long attention.
To go along with a name change, this Illinois credit union shifted its overall culture.
Re-usable booster rockets deliver a powerful lesson about sustainability and strategic thought in the credit union space.

How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.

The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.

How a unique role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.

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?
The Final Warning From Iowa