Langley Members Help Other Homebuyers
February 14, 2022
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A new program for first-time mortgage applicants intends to substantially reduce burdens around closing costs.
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How VACU Struck Video Gold With A Guy In Flannel
April 8, 2021
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The “Guy in Flannel” series is the latest in a creative venture into market engagement and financial literacy for Virginia Credit Union.
Swipe, Dip, Tap: Contactless Offers A New Way To Pay
April 5, 2021
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The pandemic has changed the way Americans use cards. That behavior might never be the same.
Viral Catastrophe. Digital Response.
March 18, 2021
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A new normal in the age of COVID is taking shape. Now, five credit union leaders share what the pandemic has taught them and what they’re doing with that knowledge.
From Face Time To FaceTime: Call Center Coaching Evolves
March 18, 2021
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Two Virginia credit unions find new ways to engage and train out-of-office call center employees.
4 Fabulous Onboarding Practices
March 1, 2021
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HR leaders at cooperatives big and small share how they welcome new hires, from breaking bread to explaining the credit union difference.
How 3 Credit Unions Are Handling The COVID-19 Vaccine
March 1, 2021
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The coronavirus vaccine should soon be available to the general population. The federal government is not mandating vaccination; some state or local jurisdictions might. What will credit unions do?
Navy Federal: Big Credit Union. Narrow Focus.
November 9, 2020
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In time for Veteran’s Day, the nation’s largest credit union offers lessons learned during its decades of success building long-term member relationships.
A Strategy To Express Social Values. Every Day. All The Time.
October 19, 2020
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Even the most basic principles of a credit union’s work are worth celebrating. This credit union tells its story while engaging its community.
Langley Offers ‘Leigh’ Way To Boost Member Service
October 5, 2020
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Easily deployed chatbot learns as it goes, saved several thousand phone calls in its first weeks.
Langley Members Help Other Homebuyers
A new program for first-time mortgage applicants intends to substantially reduce burdens around closing costs.
How VACU Struck Video Gold With A Guy In Flannel
The “Guy in Flannel” series is the latest in a creative venture into market engagement and financial literacy for Virginia Credit Union.
Swipe, Dip, Tap: Contactless Offers A New Way To Pay
The pandemic has changed the way Americans use cards. That behavior might never be the same.
Viral Catastrophe. Digital Response.
A new normal in the age of COVID is taking shape. Now, five credit union leaders share what the pandemic has taught them and what ...
From Face Time To FaceTime: Call Center Coaching Evolves
Two Virginia credit unions find new ways to engage and train out-of-office call center employees.
4 Fabulous Onboarding Practices
HR leaders at cooperatives big and small share how they welcome new hires, from breaking bread to explaining the credit union difference.
How 3 Credit Unions Are Handling The COVID-19 Vaccine
The coronavirus vaccine should soon be available to the general population. The federal government is not mandating vaccination; some state or local jurisdictions might. What ...
Navy Federal: Big Credit Union. Narrow Focus.
In time for Veteran’s Day, the nation’s largest credit union offers lessons learned during its decades of success building long-term member relationships.
A Strategy To Express Social Values. Every Day. All The Time.
Even the most basic principles of a credit union’s work are worth celebrating. This credit union tells its story while engaging its community.
Langley Offers ‘Leigh’ Way To Boost Member Service
Easily deployed chatbot learns as it goes, saved several thousand phone calls in its first weeks.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Digital Member Engagement
Callahan & Associates
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 American Budget Squeeze
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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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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.
Credit Unions At A Crossroads: Shifts, Risks, And Opportunities
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A radical shift is taking place in the way consumers move money and engage with their financial institution.
Building A ‘Culture’ Of Confidence At MSUFCU
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How the Michigan-based cooperative’s “Culture of Finance” curriculum is reframing financial education.