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The American Budget Squeeze

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.

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Blogs

How Prepared Are U.S. Workers For Retirement? The Answer Is, ‘Not Well.’

Data from Vanguard shows retirement preparation declines with age, leaving no generation fully ready. The gap presents both a challenge and an opportunity for credit ...
Features

How Lake Trust Turns Member Experiences Into Brand Strategy

From where stories come from to how they’re produced and distributed, Lake Trust shares how authentic member narratives strengthen its brand and show what “positive ...
Partner Perspectives

Community Financial Institutions Need A New Playbook To Combat Scams

Fraud is increasing and becoming more sophisticated – and it’s often not caught until it’s too late.
Blogs

The Affordability Crisis Is Reshaping Credit Union Balance Sheets

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 ...
Blogs

The American Budget Squeeze

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 ...
Features

Building A ‘Culture’ Of Confidence At MSUFCU

How the Michigan-based cooperative’s “Culture of Finance” curriculum is reframing financial education.
Blogs

What Is The K-Shaped Economy And What Can Credit Unions Do About It?

The gulf between the haves and the have-nots has widened in recent years. Credit unions can help members catch up.
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When Members Don’t Turn To FIs, They Turn To Friends And Family

Financial advice comes in many forms. How can credits union make sure they are the No. 1 choice for their members?
Features

The Personal Loan Landscape Has Shifted

Declining savings rates and rising financial pressure are reshaping why members borrow, pushing credit unions to rethink lending strategies.
Blogs

Financial Nihilism Is Real, But How Can Credit Unions Respond?

When money stops making sense, people suffer a crisis of financial confidence. Now’s the time to reconnect with members to help them establish long-term stability.
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