Strategic Thinking And The Road Ahead
August 27, 2018
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Credit unions can’t predict the future, but they can prepare for it by thinking about how to respond to change.
Strategic Planning
Top 10 Credit Union Auditing/CPA Firms
August 20, 2018
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By law, credit unions at a certain asset threshold must engage an outside CPA firm for an annual audit. But an inspection of today’s modern credit union includes much more than bean counting.
Is The Credit Union Movement Ambitious Enough?
July 30, 2018
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Credit unions are different, and better. Consumers are catching on, but market share indicates untapped opportunity awaits.
Financial Life Lessons, Gig Workers, And More
April 30, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Spring Is Strategy Season
April 30, 2018
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The process of strategy requires year-long attention.
A 3-Year Mission To Explore 4 Visions
April 16, 2018
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San Mateo Credit Union’s strategic plan is a primer for how to set goals and stay the course.
5 Design Elements That Influence Member Behavior
April 11, 2018
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Every detail in the member experience sends a message about how they should act. Thoughtful tweaks on the credit union’s part can lead to smarter choices from members.
A Lot To Learn, A Lot To Share As Credit Unions Confront Tech Change
April 4, 2018
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A day-long meeting at Visa headquarters provides insight into technology challenges.
At The GAC: A Banner Year For CDFIs While Blockchain Blooms
February 26, 2018
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Federation credit unions told to tell the story, while blockchain pioneers paint a picture of potential.
4 Reasons To Show Checks — And Check Writers — Some Love (And 4 Ways To Do It)
February 12, 2018
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Consumers still write checks by the billions and are likely your most valuable members.
Top 10 Credit Union Auditing/CPA Firms
By law, credit unions at a certain asset threshold must engage an outside CPA firm for an annual audit. But an inspection of today’s modern ...
Is The Credit Union Movement Ambitious Enough?
Credit unions are different, and better. Consumers are catching on, but market share indicates untapped opportunity awaits.
Financial Life Lessons, Gig Workers, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Spring Is Strategy Season
The process of strategy requires year-long attention.
A 3-Year Mission To Explore 4 Visions
San Mateo Credit Union’s strategic plan is a primer for how to set goals and stay the course.
5 Design Elements That Influence Member Behavior
Every detail in the member experience sends a message about how they should act. Thoughtful tweaks on the credit union’s part can lead to smarter ...
A Lot To Learn, A Lot To Share As Credit Unions Confront Tech Change
A day-long meeting at Visa headquarters provides insight into technology challenges.
At The GAC: A Banner Year For CDFIs While Blockchain Blooms
Federation credit unions told to tell the story, while blockchain pioneers paint a picture of potential.
4 Reasons To Show Checks — And Check Writers — Some Love (And 4 Ways To Do It)
Consumers still write checks by the billions and are likely your most valuable 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.
Strategic Thinking And The Road Ahead