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
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
Callahan & Associates
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.
The Numbers Are Good. The Moment Is Hard.
William Hunt
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.
Wages Are Growing. Wallets Are Not.
Sherry Virden
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 Having A Margin Moment
Tony Waltrich
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.
Where Have All The Members Gone?
Omar Shalabi
Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?
5 Takeaways From First Quarter Credit Union Performance Data
William Hunt
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?
New Highs For Equity Markets Despite Iran And Oil Prices
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
New Graduates Face A Cautious Job-Hiring Landscape
Tony Waltrich
Today’s job market is shaped by skills based expectations, with employers slowing entry level hiring and placing greater emphasis on applied experience.
A Credit Union Journey Into Cryptocurrency And Stablecoins
Savana Morie
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.