The Indiana credit union’s robust literacy and wellness program exploded during COVID. Today, it’s changing lives one class at a time.
Industrial FCU modernized its services with major upgrades, but some of the biggest hurdles came with the onset of the pandemic.
Business and community development have transformed this new CEO into a listening leader.
Bob Falk joined Purdue Federal Credit Union ($1.8B, West Lafayette, IN) in August 2002 as the vice president of lending at what was then Purdue Employees FCU. He took the helm in 2008 and since then, the cooperative has rebranded, tripled in assets, doubled in staff size, and grown membership from 57,000 to more than
The CEO came to the industry late in her career but was a transformational leader at the Indianapolis-based credit union.
The reopening of local economies and the return of pre-pandemic consumer spending habits have mostly offset the role pandemic relief programs have played in recent growth. According to the New York Fed’s Center for Microeconomic Data, the number of credit inquiries have returned to 2019 levels. And thanks to additional post-CARES Act policies at federal
Three ways credit unions are connecting institutional mission and employee engagement.
Unprecedented earthquake activity on the south coast of the Caribbean island has impacted thousands of residents. Now, credit unions are helping with the recovery.
Afena FCU partners with a local foundation to take on payday lenders with long-term, low-rate loans with a savings component and financial counseling.
Credit union chief executives share takeaways from 2020 and talk about how they’ll turn challenge into opportunity in the year ahead.
Roughly 80% of True Sky FCU members have used its free credit review service, which helps the cooperative deepen relationships while members improve their financial lives.
The Wyoming cooperative combines custom impact measurements with traditional KPIs to track progress on its 10-year strategic plan.
A recent executive orders kickstarted changes to retirement-savings plans. Credit unions can play a role in financial education to make sure members and employees are making the best choices for their personal financial wellness.
The Virginia-based institution hopes an Emerging Leaders program will help create a strong internal leadership pipeline. Its second cohort began its training in July.
The cost of returning to the classroom has increased more than 35% in the past decade, putting the pinch on parents and students alike.
The Tennessee cooperative is redefining wellness through Y-Fi @ Work, a free financial education program available to East Tennessee employers.
As students head back to campus this fall, the nation’s financial cooperatives jump to the head of the class with creative community partnerships, classroom-ready resources, and real financial support.
From TikTok tips to Buy Now Pay Later pitfalls, Gen Z is navigating a complex financial landscape shaped by economic uncertainty, digital innovation, and shifting priorities — test your knowledge of this nuanced generation in this interactive quiz.
Publix Employees FCU turns everyday moments into lasting financial impact. Through on-site support and a vibrant wellness program, the credit union is building trust, offering guidance, and forging financial confidence one associate at a time.
Ascend FCU’s senior vice president of marketing reflects on his entrance into the industry a year ago and what he’s looking forward to accomplishing in the next.