Best Of January 2020
February 4, 2020
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Welcome to the 2020s. Based on January traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Culture
Losing The ‘Loan,’ Learning From Blackrock, And Leadership In The Tar Heel State
January 21, 2020
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
How To Foster A New Culture Across The Credit Union
January 20, 2020
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When Commonwealth Credit Union rolled out Team 1, it took explicit steps to ensure the new culture would take root and flourish at the Kentucky cooperative.
Making Foundational Change $1 At A Time
January 7, 2020
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Funded by members, the SECU Foundation works closely with its vast branch network to balance giving and impact from the mountains to the sea.
Help For The Holidays And Beyond
November 4, 2019
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A leader of St. Louis Community Credit Union shares how the cooperative works every day to be “the social conscience of banking.”
Credit Unions And The Gift Of Financial Wellness
November 4, 2019
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Debt management mixes with the financial cooperative ethos in a year-round campaign for financial health.
What’s In A Name: Success Navigator
July 1, 2019
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American 1’s new HR specialist aims to help resolve day-to-day obstacles on a staffer’s path to success.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of Digital Transformation
June 17, 2019
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Jennifer Platt helps Suncoast integrate technology and business to meet consumer needs and expectations in an age of digital disruption.
Anatomy Of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union
April 1, 2019
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The ANATOMY series is a quarterly, multi-feature profile that explores the strategies and analyzes the performance of an exemplary credit union.
Maurice Smith On Leadership
February 25, 2019
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The CEO of LGFCU and Civic FCU discusses the importance of living with purpose, where he finds inspiration, and what credit unions really provide members.
Best Of January 2020
Welcome to the 2020s. Based on January traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Losing The ‘Loan,’ Learning From Blackrock, And Leadership In The Tar Heel State
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
How To Foster A New Culture Across The Credit Union
When Commonwealth Credit Union rolled out Team 1, it took explicit steps to ensure the new culture would take root and flourish at the Kentucky ...
Making Foundational Change $1 At A Time
Funded by members, the SECU Foundation works closely with its vast branch network to balance giving and impact from the mountains to the sea.
Help For The Holidays And Beyond
A leader of St. Louis Community Credit Union shares how the cooperative works every day to be “the social conscience of banking.”
Credit Unions And The Gift Of Financial Wellness
Debt management mixes with the financial cooperative ethos in a year-round campaign for financial health.
What’s In A Name: Success Navigator
American 1’s new HR specialist aims to help resolve day-to-day obstacles on a staffer’s path to success.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of Digital Transformation
Jennifer Platt helps Suncoast integrate technology and business to meet consumer needs and expectations in an age of digital disruption.
Anatomy Of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union
The ANATOMY series is a quarterly, multi-feature profile that explores the strategies and analyzes the performance of an exemplary credit union.
Maurice Smith On Leadership
The CEO of LGFCU and Civic FCU discusses the importance of living with purpose, where he finds inspiration, and what credit unions really provide members.
Browse Topics
Fintech Grounded In Mission As Much As Market Opportunity
Marc Rapport
Suncoast Credit Union balances near-term needs with longer-term bets, applying discipline to timing, valuation, and fit to decide when to invest and when to walk away.
Industry Intelligence For Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Looking for quarterly data coverage, expert analysis, lessons from leading credit unions, and more? Callahan has it covered. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the details has never been easier.
Cost Pressures Are Changing Member Behavior
Savana Morie
First quarter data shows how rising costs are pushing consumers toward flexibility and reshaping borrowing and saving habits.
WSECU Invests In Innovation To Solve Pain Points
Marc Rapport
A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.
When Employees Own Culture, Service Follows
Savana Morie
Advancial FCU links internal service standards, employee feedback, and peer recognition to create a more consistent experience for both staff and members.
How MSUFCU Builds And Backs Fintech Solutions
Marc Rapport
MSUFCU takes a hands-on approach to fintech, piloting solutions through its in-house lab before scaling and backing them through a wholly owned CUSO.
Members Demand Digital, But They Want Branches, Too
Savana Morie
Affinity Plus FCU has a clear member service mantra: digital for daily, human when it’s hard. Its CEO and CFO share what that looks like in practice.
How A Holding Company Helps Service Credit Union Win At Fintech
Marc Rapport
The New Hampshire cooperative shares how its fintech arm, Service Ventures, evaluates investments, balances risk, and defines success.
Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
Marc Rapport
Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
AI Adoption Is Growing. Are Credit Unions Keeping Pace?
Andrew Lepczyk
New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.