5 Takeaways From Trendwatch
November 11, 2025
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Despite economic uncertainty, credit unions and their members are displaying resilience through methodical improvement.
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Is Revenge Savings A Fad? Or A Financial Shift?
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After years of post-pandemic splurges for the well-to-do and inflationary pain for the less well off, more Americans are shifting to a discipline of saving. Here’s what that means for members and how credit unions can turn the trend into opportunity.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2025
August 6, 2025
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The U.S. economy is throwing up mixed signals, but America’s credit unions are delivering value and, in turn, enjoying deeper relationships, higher originations, and a stronger bottom line.
Credit Union Asset Quality In 1Q 2025
June 23, 2025
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Delinquency and charge-offs have largely plateaued from last year. Encouragingly, many products improved compared to the previous quarter.
The Callahan Guide To The 2025 Final Four
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Bracket busted? Our predictions of the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball championship could help you pick a winner.
Innovation Series: Financial Wellness
February 25, 2025
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Learn from 2025’s top innovators in financial wellness, including Changed, Starlight, Silvur and Debbie.
A Chiefs Three-Peat? Callahan Bowl XIX Breaks Down The Big Game.
February 3, 2025
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A data-based look at how credit union performance in Missouri and Pennsylvania could mirror the outcome of this year’s Super Bowl.
Everything Is More Expensive For Everyone
December 15, 2024
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With the Fed poised to continue cutting interest rates, the near-term outlook for the credit union earnings model is much more promising.
Better Rates And Service Mean Extra Costs For Credit Unions
September 10, 2024
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Credit unions leverage their member-first mission to better serve all members, even those of modest means, making cooperatives especially valuable in challenging economic times.
What’s In A Charter Type?
August 11, 2024
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Whether a credit union selects a federal or state charter depends heavily on that institution’s regulatory needs and expansion goals.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch
Despite economic uncertainty, credit unions and their members are displaying resilience through methodical improvement.
Is Revenge Savings A Fad? Or A Financial Shift?
After years of post-pandemic splurges for the well-to-do and inflationary pain for the less well off, more Americans are shifting to a discipline of saving. ...
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2025
The U.S. economy is throwing up mixed signals, but America's credit unions are delivering value and, in turn, enjoying deeper relationships, higher originations, and a ...
Credit Union Asset Quality In 1Q 2025
Delinquency and charge-offs have largely plateaued from last year. Encouragingly, many products improved compared to the previous quarter.
The Callahan Guide To The 2025 Final Four
Bracket busted? Our predictions of the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball championship could help you pick a winner.
Innovation Series: Financial Wellness
Learn from 2025's top innovators in financial wellness, including Changed, Starlight, Silvur and Debbie.
A Chiefs Three-Peat? Callahan Bowl XIX Breaks Down The Big Game.
A data-based look at how credit union performance in Missouri and Pennsylvania could mirror the outcome of this year's Super Bowl.
Everything Is More Expensive For Everyone
With the Fed poised to continue cutting interest rates, the near-term outlook for the credit union earnings model is much more promising.
Better Rates And Service Mean Extra Costs For Credit Unions
Credit unions leverage their member-first mission to better serve all members, even those of modest means, making cooperatives especially valuable in challenging economic times.
What’s In A Charter Type?
Whether a credit union selects a federal or state charter depends heavily on that institution's regulatory needs and expansion goals.
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