Credit unions are experimenting with employee-sponsored small-dollar loan programs at the urging of Filene and the FINRA Foundation.
A small Ohio credit union includes income replacement in a loan package aimed at spurring personal and community economic development.
The Idaho credit union’s weatherization loan offers an alternative to high-interest credit cards and HELOCs.
A loan doesn’t have to be massive to be mighty. These high-impact programs have an outsize effect on members and communities.
Managing risk and building relationships helps two small credit unions lend to C-D-E-paper borrowers.
The community development manager at Alltru FCU turned in her barbells for bank accounts and is building access one account at a time.
With the academic year over, students across the country are moving into internships — some of those young workers will be the future of the industry.
Rising costs, limited staffing and evolving compliance expectations are pushing leaders to reevaluate how and who should handle collections.
Credit union internship programs address equity and access, offering the extra credit students need as they prepare to enter the workforce.
Education Credit Union launched “90 Days, 900 Ways to Serve” in honor of its 90th anniversary. The institution surpassed that goal thanks to widespread employee buy-in and strong community ties.
The Massachusetts cooperative’s 2,300-square-foot full-service financial wellness office features fun and free interactive challenges that bring financial concepts to life.
Abound Credit Union has supported Western Kentucky University’s Personal Finance Summer Camp, an immersive, overnight, multi-day experience.
The growing risk of stagflation puts the Federal Reserve in a difficult position and raises the stakes on potential consequences for member finances, investment portfolios, and margin management.
A front-line immersive experience provides a new lens on training and employee experience for a longtime executive.
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.