October 12 2022

October 10, 2022

Best Practices

No Fees Should Be the Norm

Consumer behaviors and CU strategies shift into a socially-conscious realm with a fee-free or reduced-fee way of banking.

Feature

Credit Union Retirement Planner Faces Lawsuit

Peter Strozniak | October 10, 2022

Former CU employees and a retiree claim CURPA cost the retirement plan and its 21,000 participants millions of dollars.

Editors’ Columns

Connecting With a Kaleidoscope of Consumers

Natasha Chilingerian | October 10, 2022

CUNA Mutual's latest What Matters Now report reflects the need for consumer research to match today's racial/ethnic reality.

Are Credit Unions Landlocked or Not?

Michael Ogden | October 06, 2022

There is value in expanding the CU system into a one-stop-shop on a nationally-available scale – like Kroger, but credit union-y.

Focus Report: CU Community Partnerships

Banking on a Certification to Reach the Underserved

Natasha Chilingerian | October 10, 2022

The California and Nevada Leagues partner with the CFE Fund to persuade more CUs to offer a Bank On-certified account.

A New Approach to Advancing Racial Economic Equity

Robin Brulé | October 10, 2022

To truly improve the lives of everyone in their communities, CUs must consider the gap and the opportunity.

Seeing the People Behind the Data

Opal Tomashevska | October 10, 2022

To make meaningful change for those we serve, we need to look at the data as well as the human stories behind the numbers.

Embracing the Evolving Ecospheres of Engagement

Jessica Fongemie | October 10, 2022

Who are you partnering with to digitally anchor your credit union as the nexus of modern money and community?

Guest opinion

Why Credit Unions Are Giving ITIN Lending Another Look

Erin O'Hern | October 10, 2022

Gain a foothold with a fast-growing, deserving group of individuals, each of whom could become a life-long member of your CU.

Community News

Granting Wishes & Giving Grants: Community News

Natasha Chilingerian | September 30, 2022

CUs support their communities through meal prep, surf lessons and therapy animal program funding this past month.

People

6 New Credit Union Executives Named, 2 Honored

Natasha Chilingerian | October 04, 2022

Credit union leaders begin new roles in IT, lending and human resources.

4 Credit Unions Welcome Talent Into New Roles

Natasha Chilingerian | October 06, 2022

Consumers CU in Kalamazoo, Mich., appoints its first diversity, equity and inclusion coordinator.