Impact Strategies From July 2022
July 25, 2022
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A look back at stories from the last month showcasing how credit unions are making a difference in ways that go way beyond just banking.
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Hello, Venmo (Goodbye, Checking Account)
July 11, 2022
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Gen Z sees the P2P payments service as more than just a way to split the cost of a night out – it’s also a social platform and de facto checking account.
Fintech Adoption On The Rise
July 11, 2022
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Consumers are taking to fintech at a rapid pace, according to a recent study, with those age 56 and older representing the fastest-growing user demographic.
Lessons From A Fintech’s First Year
July 11, 2022
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Nearly 12 months after the launch of Dora, a credit union-backed fintech, one executive looks back at lessons learned and what comes next.
3 Factors To Consider When Building A Credit Card Product Strategy
April 4, 2022
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Credit unions should focus on product, experience, and innovation while leveraging their established brands and market presence.
Lending By Appointment: 3 Ways To Use Credit Union Appointment Scheduling To Drive More Loans
March 2, 2022
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Omnichannel scheduling provides the perfect bridge from intent to action.
Build It And They Will Come — And Stay: The Do-It-Yourself Digital Storefront
December 2, 2021
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With the right technology, credit unions can quickly design and go to market with the digital presence they need to retain and add members.
Can Dora Help Credit Unions Find A Foothold For The Future?
October 5, 2021
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USALLIANCE’s self-built neobank strategy is designed to serve the underserved and disintermediate encroaching fintechs.
5 Steps For Embracing The Digital Shift
September 15, 2021
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Here’s how to engage and retain the banking business of Millennials and Gen Zers with purpose and technology.
To Link Or Not To Link: Addressing Expectations For Mobile Apps
August 30, 2021
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Multiple apps can help build a singular experience for digitally demanding credit union members.
Impact Strategies From July 2022
A look back at stories from the last month showcasing how credit unions are making a difference in ways that go way beyond just banking.
Hello, Venmo (Goodbye, Checking Account)
Gen Z sees the P2P payments service as more than just a way to split the cost of a night out – it’s also a ...
Fintech Adoption On The Rise
Consumers are taking to fintech at a rapid pace, according to a recent study, with those age 56 and older representing the fastest-growing user demographic.
Lessons From A Fintech’s First Year
Nearly 12 months after the launch of Dora, a credit union-backed fintech, one executive looks back at lessons learned and what comes next.
3 Factors To Consider When Building A Credit Card Product Strategy
Credit unions should focus on product, experience, and innovation while leveraging their established brands and market presence.
Lending By Appointment: 3 Ways To Use Credit Union Appointment Scheduling To Drive More Loans
Omnichannel scheduling provides the perfect bridge from intent to action.
Build It And They Will Come — And Stay: The Do-It-Yourself Digital Storefront
With the right technology, credit unions can quickly design and go to market with the digital presence they need to retain and add members.
Can Dora Help Credit Unions Find A Foothold For The Future?
USALLIANCE’s self-built neobank strategy is designed to serve the underserved and disintermediate encroaching fintechs.
5 Steps For Embracing The Digital Shift
Here’s how to engage and retain the banking business of Millennials and Gen Zers with purpose and technology.
To Link Or Not To Link: Addressing Expectations For Mobile Apps
Multiple apps can help build a singular experience for digitally demanding credit union members.
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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.