Credit Union Finance Leaders Saddle Up For 2026
After an anxious 2025, CFOs and observers across the industry are preparing for the year ahead — for better or for worse.
After an anxious 2025, CFOs and observers across the industry are preparing for the year ahead — for better or for worse.
The organizational structures for the marketing teams at 3Rivers FCU and Leaders Credit Union couldn’t be more different, but they share a common goal.
As students head back to campus this fall, the nation’s financial cooperatives jump to the head of the class with creative community partnerships, classroom-ready resources, and real financial support.
The new senior vice president of marketing at Ascend FCU uses his unconventional experience to break through messaging barriers with a reinvigorated brand campaign to shake things up.
Recent studies reveal a slight uptick in optimism, but a growing share of Americans expect their finances to worsen during the next year.
Two high-performing credit unions break down their approach to FHA lending, offering real-world insights on staffing, servicing, technology, and member impact.
With recession fears on the rise, industry leaders are hoping for the best but preparing for the worst.
Set It & Forget It offers a low-barrier entrance to high-yield savings, helping members improve their savings habits.
From focus groups to influencer marketing, two credit unions share why advisory boards are a valuable tool for any credit union.
Jay Hall’s role at Fortera Federal Credit Union helps families properly settle accounts after a member has passed away.

Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.

RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.

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.

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 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.

Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?

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?

Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.

Today’s job market is shaped by skills based expectations, with employers slowing entry level hiring and placing greater emphasis on applied experience.

St. Cloud Financial is betting on digital assets to protect member relationships and future relevance. It’s picked up lessons for other leaders along the way.