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A Path To Prosperity And Financial Wellness

Some credit unions offer loans for trade schools and vocational programs that provide well-paying jobs without a four-year college degree.
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Can Donor-Advised Funds Make Your Philanthropy Go Further?

Although the industry is chock-full of foundations, some institutions rely on donor-advised funds as a pathway to giving back.
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Fortera Fights Against Generational Poverty

The Fortera Foundation is breaking the cycle of generational poverty by providing essential resources and financial aid to single-parent students.
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United Nations FCU’s Lessons From Global Philanthropy

The United Nations FCU Foundation helps the New York-based credit union make an impact on multiple continents.
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Understanding NCUA’s 2023 Grant Funding

The regulator’s Community Development Revolving Loan Fund distributed $3.8 million in grant funding last year, benefitting more than 140 credit unions.
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GreenState Foundation Invests In Data To Improve Its Community

A partnership with United Ways of Iowa is uncovering insights about employed community members who struggle under limited assets and constrained income.
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Community Financial Flips The Script On Junk Fees

The Michigan credit union has dropped punitive overdraft fees in favor of a checking account feature that helps members save money when their spending outstrips ...
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Is Growth The Goal Or The Result?

Credit unions that want to remain relevant might need to rethink how they approach the “G” word.
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Vantage West Works A Side HUSTL

The Arizona-based credit union’s new fintech venture is part of a broader segmentation trend across the financial services industry.
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Mega Bank Skips Town, Premier America Steps In

The cooperative boosts its standing with Southern California’s Hispanic community as part of a bid to expand financial inclusion.
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