Coloramo Rolls Out A ‘Real’ Strategy To Attract Young Members
The Colorado credit union has debuted a digital brand targeting young consumers and plans to make it available to the entire industry.
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What’s In A Name: Senior Vice President Of Marketing And Product Performance
Caroline Santangelo uses data insights to help Workers FCU deepen its understanding of members’ needs.
Get Inspired: 3 Mortgage Marketing Pages That Sell
How a trio of credit unions from across the country are tackling a universally difficult housing market.
Helping Members Manage Their Finances with PFM tools
April 29, 2016
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For SAFE Credit Union, personal finance management tools offer clear benefits for their membership.
One Year Later — 24,000 Active RDC Users at DCU
April 29, 2016
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In March 2008, Digital Federal Credit Union ($4.5B, Marlborough, MA) launched a remote deposit capture service for members which has significantly increased their number of deposits.
Staying One Step Ahead of Card Fraud
April 29, 2016
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Vermont State Employees Credit Union ($440M, Montpelier, VT) is always looking to protect their members from various forms of fraud, without inconveniencing them.
Mortgage Momentum: What NWFCU Achieved in ‘08 & their Plans for ‘09
April 29, 2016
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Erin Krause from Northwest FCU discusses how her credit union was able to gain member loyalty in this troubled economy.
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.
Cash to Lucky Members, Savings to the CU, Members and the Planet
April 29, 2016
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State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Raleigh, NC ($15.9 billion) introduced a Million Dollar Sweepstakes in 2007 to encourage member checking account holders to convert from paper statements to e-statements.
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.
These are Not Statistics; These are Our Members
April 29, 2016
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GTE FCU was founded in 1935 as the credit union for the Peninsular Telephone Company. Headquartered in Tampa, GTE FCU is now the fourth largest credit union in Florida and with more than $2.1 billion in assets one of the largest 60 credit unions in the country. Unfortunately, Tampa was one of the first areas hit with the “credit crisis,” trouble in housing arriving in 2007.
Keeping the Lines of Communication Open with your Valued SEGS
April 29, 2016
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The opportunity for face-to-face interaction with SEG employees is becoming increasingly scarce. What methods can credit unions employ to gain the attention of key decision-makers and potential members at these organizations?
Good Loans for Students = Good Business for Members 1st FCU
April 28, 2016
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Members 1st FCU finds early success with recent launch of private student lending solution.
Helping Members Manage Their Finances with PFM tools
For SAFE Credit Union, personal finance management tools offer clear benefits for their membership.
One Year Later — 24,000 Active RDC Users at DCU
In March 2008, Digital Federal Credit Union ($4.5B, Marlborough, MA) launched a remote deposit capture service for members which has significantly increased their number of ...
Staying One Step Ahead of Card Fraud
Vermont State Employees Credit Union ($440M, Montpelier, VT) is always looking to protect their members from various forms of fraud, without inconveniencing them.
Mortgage Momentum: What NWFCU Achieved in ‘08 & their Plans for ‘09
Erin Krause from Northwest FCU discusses how her credit union was able to gain member loyalty in this troubled economy.
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 ...
Cash to Lucky Members, Savings to the CU, Members and the Planet
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Raleigh, NC ($15.9 billion) introduced a Million Dollar Sweepstakes in 2007 to encourage member checking account holders to convert from ...
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 ...
These are Not Statistics; These are Our Members
GTE FCU was founded in 1935 as the credit union for the Peninsular Telephone Company. Headquartered in Tampa, GTE FCU is now the fourth largest ...
Keeping the Lines of Communication Open with your Valued SEGS
The opportunity for face-to-face interaction with SEG employees is becoming increasingly scarce. What methods can credit unions employ to gain the attention of key decision-makers ...
Good Loans for Students = Good Business for Members 1st FCU
Members 1st FCU finds early success with recent launch of private student lending solution.
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Financial Wellbeing Is About More Than Vulnerability
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Half of Americans feel financially secure, yet one in five is suffering. A consortium of credit unions is changing the narrative by focusing on emotional engagement and trust.
How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 1)
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Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 2)
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Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
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Quality payments are a hallmark of the ACH Network. Follow the rules and do right by members.
Hurricane Knocked The Power Out? New Orleans Firemen’s FCU Is Ready.
Aaron Passman
The next big storm in the Gulf isn’t an “if,” it’s a “when,” but the small Gulf-area credit union has a plan to help the community get back on its feet when the time comes.
6 Lessons For Credit Unions From Craft Breweries
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Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
It’s Been A Noisy, Yet Resilient Year For The U.S. Economy
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Every Member Deserves A Financial Oasis
Callahan & Associates
Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.
The K-Shaped Recovery And An Economy Divided
Tony Waltrich
Inflation, debt, and income inequality are fueling a K-shaped, post-pandemic recovery, widening the gap between different economic segments and challenging lower-income households.