Why Marketing And Planning Are A Perfect Pairing
What VyStar Credit Union’s senior vice president of marketing and planning says about her general responsibilities and how she fits in to the overall organization.
What VyStar Credit Union’s senior vice president of marketing and planning says about her general responsibilities and how she fits in to the overall organization.
Susan Makris, senior vice president and chief human resources officer at Patelco Credit Union, explains the importance of leadership style and culture within a growing credit union.
CitizensFirst collaborates across the organization to develop solutions and strategies for the future.
The Florida credit union reported a 97% increase in first mortgage originations in the first quarter of 2015.
The Indiana credit union increased auto loans 39% over last year.
Credit union merger veterans share their experience and best practices for merging core processing systems and people.
One Montana credit union relies on transparency and open communication to assimilate new employees gained through a merger.
PenFed’s large stake in unusual adjustable rate mortgages helps defend against rate hikes while bolstering its bottom line.
How three credit unions turned their sales-oriented social media strategies into engagement-driven ones.
Six small credit unions have projected more than $200,000 in compliance costs savings over the next two years with their new CUSO — and they say that’s just the beginning.

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.