State In The Spotlight: Vermont
Despite numbering only 19, credit unions in Vermont turned out an impressive performance.
Despite numbering only 19, credit unions in Vermont turned out an impressive performance.
The average member relationship surpassed $18,000 for credit unions in the New England states. In what other areas do these cooperatives excel?
New solutions to old problems highlight the small credit union roundtable as CUNA’s big annual conference gets underway.
The CFO for One Credit Union in Vermont talks early lessons, inspiration, and hopes for the future.
Credit unions in California and Vermont share how they help employees maintain healthy habits.
A surge in deposits helps prepare the books for interest rate increases.
Vermont State Employees Credit Union ($440M, Montpelier, VT) is always looking to protect their members from various forms of fraud, without inconveniencing them.
A lower rate for in-state credit card purchases helps VSECU boost its product usage and gives members a grassroots outlet for activism.
How NorthCountry FCU maximizes its investment in employees, members, and community.
Average member relationships increased 4.5% at credit unions nationwide and hit an all-time high, but what credit unions posted the highest dollar change?

How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.

The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.

How a unique role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.

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?