Empathy Is A Credit Union’s Secret Weapon
A mix of quality people and customizable services help members through economic uncertainty.
A mix of quality people and customizable services help members through economic uncertainty.
Niche credit unions don’t let eligibility requirements hinder innovation or growth.
Two credit unions from Nebraska and Michigan have adapted their membership models to serve a broader, more diverse base.
From Knoxville to Nome, credit unions are attaching hard numbers to community impact and taking their philanthropy further than ever before.
A three-year-old program at 3Rivers Federal Credit Union prepares team members to participate on local boards and committees.
Credit unions build stronger communities every day. It’s time to share those success stories with the world.
To better fulfil its mission, Blue FCU has adopted a different method of measuring success that more closely examines members’ financial health.
Although the industry is chock-full of foundations, some institutions rely on donor-advised funds as a pathway to giving back.
The Fortera Foundation is breaking the cycle of generational poverty by providing essential resources and financial aid to single-parent students.
The United Nations FCU Foundation helps the New York-based credit union make an impact on multiple continents.

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.