True Sky’s Blueprint For Internal And External Change Management
The Oklahoma credit union is deploying new tools that change the game for its staff and its mission-based membership strategies.
Ops & Payments
Our Ops& Payments page is the hub for credit union-tested and approved methods to increase usage of checking accounts, credit cards, bill pay, and more.
Top Ops & Payments Articles
Credit Unions Take A Big Step Toward Instant Payments
Early adopters of FedNow embrace the Federal Reserve’s answer to fintechs like Venmo and Paypal.
Buy Now, Pay Later The Member-Friendly Way
Advantage Plus has entered the BNPL arena and is crafting a solution to ensure members don’t overextend themselves.
The Argument For Doubling Down On Deposits
July 30, 2015
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While banks drop free checking and debit reward programs, credit unions see checking accounts as the first stepping stone in building deeper member relationships.
5 Credit Unions Share How To Onboard EMV, Apple Pay, And RDC
July 13, 2015
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Pre-launch marketing, follow-up surveys, and individual attention are ingredients in the not-so-secret sauce for success.
Does Facebook Want To Be A Bank?
July 9, 2015
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With the introduction of peer-to-peer payments, Facebook makes a plea for handling its users’ money.
The United States Postal Service Wants To Deliver Financial Services
June 24, 2015
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In an effort to shore up its incessant losses, the USPS has a plan to offer financial services to the unbanked and underbanked.
How Altra Credit Union Targets Younger Members Through Mobile
June 8, 2015
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An aggressive mix of targeting and technology has helped the Wisconsin-based credit union decrease its average age and expand member usage.
3 Investment Strategies For 3 Life Stages
June 1, 2015
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Generations Community explains a three-pronged plan to catch members early and help them invest for life.
Should Credit Unions Settle For Same-Day Settlement? NACHA-rally.
May 29, 2015
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Opportunity, challenges seen in same-day settlement as Fed calls for comments on its plan to adopt new NACHA rules.
The Overlooked Female Market
May 28, 2015
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Women may earn less than men, but they wield greater power as the family’s key financial decision maker.
Understanding The Value Of Early Adopters
May 28, 2015
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Members who more readily accept new self-service options are a market segment worth cultivating.
CFPB Cuts To The Core On Overdraft Fees
May 28, 2015
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After big fine on big bank, bureau’s blanket probe of credit union core processor NSF settings raises eyebrows and call for self-examination.
The Argument For Doubling Down On Deposits
While banks drop free checking and debit reward programs, credit unions see checking accounts as the first stepping stone in building deeper member relationships.
5 Credit Unions Share How To Onboard EMV, Apple Pay, And RDC
Pre-launch marketing, follow-up surveys, and individual attention are ingredients in the not-so-secret sauce for success.
Does Facebook Want To Be A Bank?
With the introduction of peer-to-peer payments, Facebook makes a plea for handling its users’ money.
The United States Postal Service Wants To Deliver Financial Services
In an effort to shore up its incessant losses, the USPS has a plan to offer financial services to the unbanked and underbanked.
How Altra Credit Union Targets Younger Members Through Mobile
An aggressive mix of targeting and technology has helped the Wisconsin-based credit union decrease its average age and expand member usage.
3 Investment Strategies For 3 Life Stages
Generations Community explains a three-pronged plan to catch members early and help them invest for life.
Should Credit Unions Settle For Same-Day Settlement? NACHA-rally.
Opportunity, challenges seen in same-day settlement as Fed calls for comments on its plan to adopt new NACHA rules.
The Overlooked Female Market
Women may earn less than men, but they wield greater power as the family’s key financial decision maker.
Understanding The Value Of Early Adopters
Members who more readily accept new self-service options are a market segment worth cultivating.
CFPB Cuts To The Core On Overdraft Fees
After big fine on big bank, bureau’s blanket probe of credit union core processor NSF settings raises eyebrows and call for self-examination.
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Best Of 2025 (So Far): Building Vibrant Communities
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A midyear look back at how credit unions are lifting up their communities in ways that go beyond just banking.
Best Of 2025 (So Far): Fostering Financially Strong Credit Unions
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Consumers are adjusting their financing habits to the new economy, and as economic realities shift, members are rethinking how — and where — they access credit.
Macroeconomics: First-Quarter Trends Or Headwinds?
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Six data points showcase key dynamics shaping the U.S. economy that could direct credit union decision-making in the year to come.
Risk In Motion: Why Your Risk Program Needs To Move Faster
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Risk might or might not impact your organization, but you must be ready regardless.
Credit Union Asset Quality In 1Q 2025
Tony Waltrich
Delinquency and charge-offs have largely plateaued from last year. Encouragingly, many products improved compared to the previous quarter.
Credit Union Savers Favor Flexibility Over Returns
Sherry Virden
Members are changing the way they deposit their money, saving more and opting for lower-yielding, more liquid account types.
Quarterly Market Snapshot And Two-Year Financial Statement
Andrew Lepczyk
Quarterly performance reports from Callahan & Associates highlight important metrics from across the credit union industry. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the financial statement has never been easier.