A Personal Touch
April 29, 2016
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Sooper Credit Union creates an intimate member rapport through personalized URLs.
Minnesota
Take Two And Call Me: Bipartisanship At GAC
February 25, 2016
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Bipartisan support erases party lines for credit union advocates for regulatory relief.
Lending Feats From 2015
December 21, 2015
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Check out how these forward-leaning credit unions took advantage of a growing economy and responded to regulatory challenges to keep loans growing.
The Elements Of A New Brand
December 16, 2015
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It took seven years for Eli Lilly Federal Credit Union to fully become Elements Financial Federal Credit Union. But its patience has paid off.
A Brand That Meets Past With Present
December 14, 2015
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How a CEO change gave St. Cloud Federal Credit Union license to make a meaningful change.
TruStone Financial Tackles Outbound Calling From The Inside
November 10, 2015
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In early 2015, the Minnesota credit union tapped retail branch staff to make cross-selling calls and build member relationships.
How To Build A Better Tomorrow
October 12, 2015
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TopLine Federal Credit Union shares lessons learned and best practices for building a 501(c)(3) affiliate.
Minnesota Credit Unions Lead The Nation In First Mortgage Loan Origination Growth
August 11, 2015
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Wings Financial’s triple-digit annual increase in first mortgage originations is a guiding force in the North Star State.
Land Of 10,000 Opportunities
March 23, 2015
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Minnesota’s SPIRE FCU ran a tight operation to survive the recession. And when the economy turned around, the credit union had a plan in place to take its financials, its members, and its community to new heights.
The Value In The Slow, The Small, And The Local
March 23, 2015
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The community-conscious investment book Slow Money represents the local, holistic approach to finance that credit unions have lived since the birth of the modern credit union in 1852.
A Personal Touch
Sooper Credit Union creates an intimate member rapport through personalized URLs.
Take Two And Call Me: Bipartisanship At GAC
Bipartisan support erases party lines for credit union advocates for regulatory relief.
Lending Feats From 2015
Check out how these forward-leaning credit unions took advantage of a growing economy and responded to regulatory challenges to keep loans growing.
The Elements Of A New Brand
It took seven years for Eli Lilly Federal Credit Union to fully become Elements Financial Federal Credit Union. But its patience has paid off.
A Brand That Meets Past With Present
How a CEO change gave St. Cloud Federal Credit Union license to make a meaningful change.
TruStone Financial Tackles Outbound Calling From The Inside
In early 2015, the Minnesota credit union tapped retail branch staff to make cross-selling calls and build member relationships.
How To Build A Better Tomorrow
TopLine Federal Credit Union shares lessons learned and best practices for building a 501(c)(3) affiliate.
Minnesota Credit Unions Lead The Nation In First Mortgage Loan Origination Growth
Wings Financial’s triple-digit annual increase in first mortgage originations is a guiding force in the North Star State.
Land Of 10,000 Opportunities
Minnesota’s SPIRE FCU ran a tight operation to survive the recession. And when the economy turned around, the credit union had a plan in place ...
The Value In The Slow, The Small, And The Local
The community-conscious investment book Slow Money represents the local, holistic approach to finance that credit unions have lived since the birth of the modern credit ...
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Reflections From NACUSO Reimagine 2026
Alexandra Gekas
The annual conference offered insights on why service organizations remain a strategic asset for credit unions and how collaboration, AI, and advocacy are shaping what comes next.
Why Financial Empowerment Matters More Than Financial Literacy
Savana Morie
Alltru FCU stopped treating education as the end goal. Now, financial empowerment guides product design, access, and risk decisions.
42% Of U.S. Households Experience Financial Hardship
Tony Waltrich
More than 50 million U.S. households earn less than the minimum average income needed to cover basic costs of living.
Excite Foundation Breaks Down Barriers For Children’s Savings
Savana Morie
Automatic enrollment and community partnerships help the credit union foundation expand access to early savings for underserved families.
Consumers Are Financing The Future Any Way They Can
Aaron Passman
Studies show credit card debt and Buy Now, Pay Later usage continue to rise. Bigger increases could be around the corner.
Credit Human Redefines ‘Green’ In The Heart Of Texas
Savana Morie
The credit union completed a three acre headquarters campus in 2021 that offers 52% more space while consuming a fraction of the resources. It’s a model of how cooperatives can lead on sustainability without sacrificing performance.
CDFIs By The Numbers
Omar Shalabi
CDFI credit unions might be fewer in number, but their impact reaches millions of members, and their footprint highlights how targeted mission can translate into broad, measurable reach.
Serving The Underserved Without Accepting Preventable Fraud Losses
Callahan & Associates
Preventable fraud losses quietly erode credit union margins. The difference between a 25% and 6% loss rate isn’t risk. It’s execution.
Inside An In-School Model That Links Classrooms With College And Careers
Savana Morie
Holy Rosary Credit Union has embedded itself into a local high school’s career and technical education program, offering scholarships, internships, and courses eligible for college credit.
6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
Jay Johnson
Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.