42% Of U.S. Households Experience Financial Hardship
April 27, 2026
No Comments
More than 50 million U.S. households earn less than the minimum average income needed to cover basic costs of living.
Members
The Callahan Guide To The 2026 Final Four
March 31, 2026
No Comments
What happens when credit union performance data meets March Madness? Callahan’s proprietary model breaks down state-level results to forecast who takes home the hardware.
The Case For Marketing That Doesn’t Lead With The Credit Union
March 23, 2026
No Comments
Whitefish Credit Union barely mentions itself in its member stories. Instead, its high-quality video storytelling spotlights people, businesses, and communities, building trust, advocacy, and impact that don’t always show up in traditional ROI metrics.
10 Credit Unions That Top The Charts In Member Value
March 20, 2026
No Comments
Callahan & Associates spotlights credit unions that return more value to members.
Aging Is An Adventure At My Credit Union
March 16, 2026
No Comments
A 55+ member club is helping the Minnesota cooperative strengthen long term relationships, support active aging, and rethink how it serves members later in life.
How Inflation Changed Credit Union Member Behavior
March 16, 2026
No Comments
Inflation has cooled, but its aftereffects still shape how credit union members spend, save, borrow, and relate to their credit union.
The Numbers That Matter Most To Credit Unions
February 23, 2026
No Comments
A look at year-end performance trends reveals how earnings, affordability pressures, and asset quality are redefining the operating environment heading into 2026.
The Affordability Crisis Is Reshaping Credit Union Balance Sheets
February 23, 2026
No Comments
Members are struggling with an affordability crisis that is changing how they manage debt, and new behaviors are showing up across the credit union loan portfolio.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Digital Member Engagement
February 23, 2026
No Comments
This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: AI-Powered Member Experience
February 9, 2026
No Comments
This year’s finalists are reimagining how credit unions can use AI to combine cutting-edge technology with old-school member service.
42% Of U.S. Households Experience Financial Hardship
More than 50 million U.S. households earn less than the minimum average income needed to cover basic costs of living.
The Callahan Guide To The 2026 Final Four
What happens when credit union performance data meets March Madness? Callahan’s proprietary model breaks down state-level results to forecast who takes home the hardware.
The Case For Marketing That Doesn’t Lead With The Credit Union
Whitefish Credit Union barely mentions itself in its member stories. Instead, its high-quality video storytelling spotlights people, businesses, and communities, building trust, advocacy, and impact ...
10 Credit Unions That Top The Charts In Member Value
Callahan & Associates spotlights credit unions that return more value to members.
Aging Is An Adventure At My Credit Union
A 55+ member club is helping the Minnesota cooperative strengthen long term relationships, support active aging, and rethink how it serves members later in life.
How Inflation Changed Credit Union Member Behavior
Inflation has cooled, but its aftereffects still shape how credit union members spend, save, borrow, and relate to their credit union.
The Numbers That Matter Most To Credit Unions
A look at year-end performance trends reveals how earnings, affordability pressures, and asset quality are redefining the operating environment heading into 2026.
The Affordability Crisis Is Reshaping Credit Union Balance Sheets
Members are struggling with an affordability crisis that is changing how they manage debt, and new behaviors are showing up across the credit union loan ...
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Digital Member Engagement
This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage ...
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: AI-Powered Member Experience
This year's finalists are reimagining how credit unions can use AI to combine cutting-edge technology with old-school member service.
Browse Topics
5 Takeaways From First Quarter Credit Union Performance Data
William Hunt
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?
New Highs For Equity Markets Despite Iran And Oil Prices
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
New Graduates Face A Cautious Job-Hiring Landscape
Tony Waltrich
Today’s job market is shaped by skills based expectations, with employers slowing entry level hiring and placing greater emphasis on applied experience.
A Credit Union Journey Into Cryptocurrency And Stablecoins
Savana Morie
St. Cloud Financial is betting on digital assets to protect member relationships and future relevance. It’s picked up lessons for other leaders along the way.
Balancing Growth And Risk In Uncertain Lending Environments
Callahan & Associates
Traditional risk tools alone aren’t enough. Portfolio protection must evolve to meet members within the lending experience itself.
The Line Between Growth And Impact Was Blurry. Wright-Patt Decided To Redraw It.
Savana Morie
The Ohio cooperative is refining the role of its foundation to clarify what belongs within the credit union and what belongs under its charitable arm, strengthening focus and long term strategy for both.
Smarter Scheduling Delivers Faster Service And Lower Costs For 4Front Credit Union
Callahan & Associates
The credit union migrated its on-premises contact center and implemented workforce management software to maximize efficiency, minimize costs, and provide a better member experience.
The 84-Month Trap: How Negative Equity Is Quietly Undermining Your Auto Portfolio
Callahan & Associates
A new approach to vehicle affordability for credit unions.
2 Tactics To Increase Young Member Engagement
Aaron Passman
Youth banking programs, in-school branches, and a warm handoff to adulthood builds habits and relationships that last well beyond graduation.
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.