A Big-Picture Approach To Financial Inclusion
A billboard contest from Financial Plus Credit Union has been a boon for BIPOC businesses owners in Michigan.
A billboard contest from Financial Plus Credit Union has been a boon for BIPOC businesses owners in Michigan.
Steph Harrill Kyle helps UW Credit Union take a holistic approach to doing business by the cooperative principles.
Daniel Garcia works across his credit union — and his community — to ensure True Sky FCU has the products, services, and relationships it needs to serve all members in its diverse market.
Community financial institutions need an accurate understanding of financial hardships and local needs to develop effective solutions.
Credit unions undertake all manner of certifications to improve their communities. Here’s how three of the most popular intersect.
From liquidity challenges to slowdowns in lending, new regulations and more, credit unions embraced uncertainty this year.
As Callahan looks back on the year behind, inspiration emerges for the year ahead.
A new designation is helping Landings Credit Union better serve a population projected to grow in coming years.
Designations focused on serving members of modest means can lead to vastly different financial outcomes for credit unions.
WSECU creates a new role to take a holistic approach toward housing affordability in Seattle.

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.