Credit unions added high-yielding loans to their balance sheets during the second quarter; however, higher funding costs offset some of these gains.
As the industry heads to the close of a turbulent year, a few core questions can guide discussions around how to better serve members and communities.
Credit unions serving sectors impacted by work stoppages are rolling out offers to assist members facing economic hardship.
How a trio of California credit unions are helping communities and members take better control of their financial resources.
The return of college sports means credit unions have the opportunity to forge new marketing partnerships and build brand awareness through name, image, and likeness sponsorships.
Ongoing interest rate increases have driven credit unions to raise dividend payouts to keep funds in-house.
First quarter data highlights how credit unions have an opportunity to extend a guiding hand to consumers who might not be prudently addressing their financial situation.
A new report from the FBI finds total losses from elder financial abuse rose by 84% last year compared to 2021 figures.
Housing is less affordable today than it was before the 2008 housing crisis. How did we get here? And how can credit unions help?
The big cooperative puts a new spin on an old trick to help members build a savings discipline.
A look at year-end performance trends reveals how earnings, affordability pressures, and asset quality are redefining the operating environment heading into 2026.
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.
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.
Credit union asset quality didn’t collapse in 2025 — but it didn’t cooperate, either. What’s going on, and are credit unions prepared to respond in 2026?
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.
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.
The affordability crisis extends far beyond big-ticket expenses. As the rising cost of basic necessities outpaces income growth, household budgets are under strain and long-term financial stability is increasingly at risk.
As credit unions move deeper into 2026, the earnings conversation is shifting. Elevated interest rates have boosted margins and strengthened earnings flexibility, but that advantage won’t persist indefinitely.
A radical shift is taking place in the way consumers move money and engage with their financial institution.
How the Michigan-based cooperative’s “Culture of Finance” curriculum is reframing financial education.
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