Exit Interview: Dave Roughton, SAFE Credit Union
February 13, 2023
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From the coin vault to the corner office, Dave Roughton looks back on a career and to the future of an industry with impact in mind.
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CEO Onboarding: Laurie Butz, Capital Credit Union
January 23, 2023
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Listen before acting, and honor the past while embracing the future — words of wisdom to help a new chief executive settle into the role.
Flexible Benefits Attract — And Keep — Top Talent
January 2, 2023
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At Advancial, $750 and two company vacation homes go a long way in helping employees manage surprise expenses.
Wings Financial Scores Major Points With Its Amazon-Loving Members
December 12, 2022
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The Twin Cities cooperative is the first credit union to let members use their credit card points to shop with the e-commerce titan.
Credit Unions Pivot In Response To Rising Rates (Part 1)
November 21, 2022
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Credit unions balance agility and liquidity as they raise rates on what they pay and what they lend while keeping an eye on members’ financial welfare.
Whitney Anderson-Harrell On Leadership
November 9, 2022
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Business and community development have transformed this new CEO into a listening leader.
Exit Interview: Benson Porter, BECU
November 7, 2022
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Even after retirement, this longtime credit union executive plans to continue advocating for the industry.
Adding Fun To Financial Education
September 26, 2022
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Abound Credit Union’s in-house curriculum meets state requirements while engaging and entertaining young students.
Bob Falk On Leadership
September 19, 2022
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Bob Falk joined Purdue Federal Credit Union ($1.8B, West Lafayette, IN) in August 2002 as the vice president of lending at what was then Purdue Employees FCU. He took the helm in 2008 and since then, the cooperative has rebranded, tripled in assets, doubled in staff size, and grown membership from 57,000 to more than
How To Turn Data-Diving Into Strategy Creation
August 29, 2022
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A new team at Directions Credit Union focuses on objectives as much as dashboards.
Exit Interview: Dave Roughton, SAFE Credit Union
From the coin vault to the corner office, Dave Roughton looks back on a career and to the future of an industry with impact in ...
CEO Onboarding: Laurie Butz, Capital Credit Union
Listen before acting, and honor the past while embracing the future — words of wisdom to help a new chief executive settle into the role.
Flexible Benefits Attract — And Keep — Top Talent
At Advancial, $750 and two company vacation homes go a long way in helping employees manage surprise expenses.
Wings Financial Scores Major Points With Its Amazon-Loving Members
The Twin Cities cooperative is the first credit union to let members use their credit card points to shop with the e-commerce titan.
Credit Unions Pivot In Response To Rising Rates (Part 1)
Credit unions balance agility and liquidity as they raise rates on what they pay and what they lend while keeping an eye on members’ financial ...
Whitney Anderson-Harrell On Leadership
Business and community development have transformed this new CEO into a listening leader.
Exit Interview: Benson Porter, BECU
Even after retirement, this longtime credit union executive plans to continue advocating for the industry.
Adding Fun To Financial Education
Abound Credit Union’s in-house curriculum meets state requirements while engaging and entertaining young students.
Bob Falk On Leadership
Bob Falk joined Purdue Federal Credit Union ($1.8B, West Lafayette, IN) in August 2002 as the vice president of lending at what was then Purdue ...
How To Turn Data-Diving Into Strategy Creation
A new team at Directions Credit Union focuses on objectives as much as dashboards.
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Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
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How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
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The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History & Culture
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How a unique role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
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Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
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RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.
The Numbers Are Good. The Moment Is Hard.
William Hunt
Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.
Wages Are Growing. Wallets Are Not.
Sherry Virden
Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.
Credit Unions Are Having A Margin Moment
Tony Waltrich
Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.
Where Have All The Members Gone?
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Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?
5 Takeaways From First Quarter Credit Union Performance Data
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Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?