All articles tagged: “Credit Unions”

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Credit Unions and Community Banks Win By Innovating to Add Product Value, Not Flashy UX

The Bottom-Line Value of Product Innovation

Moving out of the post-pandemic period and into a new era of promise in 2025, community banks and credit unions need to increase non-deposit... read more »

By: Mike Senecal • 2/11/25

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New Comparison Tool Helps Credit Unions Win Over Credit Card Revolvers With More Affordable APRs

New Tool Helps Credit Unions Win on Rate

Credit unions have a message to convey to consumers about the lower-cost credit cards they provide compared to the big banks. Credit union cards... read more »

By: Mike Senecal • 2/3/25

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Reaching Out to Underserved Communities Enables This Credit Union to Target Essential Services

Serving the Underserved to Maximize Credit Union Impact

Many banks and credit unions are weighing the pros and cons of maintaining a branch presence in an era of digital transformation.... read more »

By: Mike Senecal • 12/4/24

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Advocating for Credit Unions Means Working With All Stakeholders to Advance the Cooperative Mission

Advocating for Credit Unions to Advance the Cooperative Mission

Member-owned credit unions operate on a not-for-profit cooperative model to offer broader access to financial services than... read more »

By: Mike Senecal • 10/2/24

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Credit Unions Embrace Unity and Advocacy to Help Members and Communities Reach New Heights

Credit Unions Help Members and Communities Thrive

If you haven’t heard of all the things credit unions do to help consumers and members use financial services to their greatest... read more »

By: Mike Senecal • 9/10/24

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How a Credit Union Reached Out to an Unbanked Community and Learned the Value of Financial Access

A Credit Union That Broadens Access Through Education

Banks and credit unions are businesses and beating the competition is the name of the game. But that doesn’t quite explain why, in... read more »

By: Mike Senecal • 7/23/24

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This Credit Union’s Education-Focused Approach Helps Members Make Better Money Decisions

This Credit Union Helps Its Members Make Better Money Decisions

Altra Federal Credit Union offers its members competitive banking products. But the institution prides itself on its mission to... read more »

By: Andrew Allen • 7/16/24

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Telhio Credit Union Celebrates 90 Years of Service to Members, Communities, and the Credit Union Mission

Telhio Credit Union Celebrates 90 Years of Community Service

Television viewers can learn about Telhio Credit Union through the PBS “Opportunity Knock$” financial reality series. The Telhio... read more »

By: Mike Senecal • 6/18/24

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How Spero Financial Wins With Products, Education, and Outreach

How Spero Financial Wins With Products, Education, and Outreach

Puzzle pieces never fall together of their own accord — someone has to make them fit. In the case of Spero Financial, that someone... read more »

By: Mike Senecal • 6/11/24

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Coast Capital is Committed to Alleviating Financial Shame and Improving its Members’ Economic Health

Coast Capital is Committed to Alleviating Financial Shame

People experiencing financial difficulties may feel embarrassed about their circumstances. Coast Capital works with its members to... read more »

By: Andrew Allen • 6/11/24

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WECU Enhances Community Vibrancy Through Standout Products, Financial Education, and Grants

WECU Provides Standout Products and Financial Education Programs

WECU is a credit union founded by a group of schoolteachers. Since its start, the financial institution has evolved to offer... read more »

By: Andrew Allen • 3/15/24

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Workers Credit Union Provides Personalized Financial Coaching To Members Through The Workers Way™

Workers Credit Union Provides Personalized Financial Coaching

The North Central Massachusetts communities that Workers Credit Union serves are known for their diligence and commitment. Those... read more »

By: Mike Senecal • 3/6/24

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Canvas Credit Union Recognized for Serving Members and Communities Across the Financial Life Cycle

Canvas Credit Union Recognized for Community Service

People have different financial priorities at different stages of life. For example, most high schoolers are less concerned with... read more »

By: Mike Senecal • 12/15/23

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Community Choice Credit Union Provides Personalized Service with an Emphasis on Inclusion

Community Choice CU Emphasizes Service and Inclusion

Michigan-based Community Choice Credit Union has a legacy of community commitment stretching back to the Great Depression, but it... read more »

By: Mike Senecal • 11/7/23

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TruWest Credit Union Provides Financial Education and a Culture of Caring to the Communities It Serves

TruWest Credit Union Provides Community Financial Education

Serving members in Arizona and Texas, TruWest Credit Union offers a full suite of financial products and comprehensive financial... read more »

By: Andrew Allen • 9/6/23

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First Tech Federal Credit Union Offers Sound Financial Services to Help All Members Achieve Success

First Tech FCU Offers Sound Financial Services

First Tech Federal Credit Union is a full-service institution with comprehensive product and service offerings that is built on a... read more »

By: Mike Senecal • 6/5/23

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California’s 10 Best Credit Unions of 2023

California's 10 Best Credit Unions of 2023

We love credit unions — they’re part of our social fabric and a force for energizing communities everywhere. As not-for-profit member-owned... read more »

By: Mike Senecal • 5/25/23

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Community First Credit Union Provides Accessible Products and Impactful Programs to Its Members

Community First Credit Union Provides Impactful Programs to Members

Finding the right financial path in whatever stage in life you’re in can be a struggle, but it doesn’t have to be. Community First... read more »

By: Sean Roderick • 2/14/23

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Alliant Credit Union Emphasizes Accessible Financial Products For its Members Nationwide

Alliant Credit Union Emphasizes Accessible Financial Products

Alliant Credit Union offers straightforward banking products that help build credit with limited fees. The credit union takes an... read more »

By: Brandon Rossman • 1/11/23

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Del Norte Credit Union Improves the Lives of Members Through Education & Credit-Building Products

Del Norte Credit Union: Products and Education to Improves Members’ Lives

Del Norte Credit Union emphasizes financial wellness among its members with its products and educational programs. The credit... read more »

By: Brandon Rossman • 11/28/22

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Power Financial Credit Union Helps Members Improve Credit With Second-Chance Products

Power Financial CU Assists Members With Second-Chance Products

Power Financial Credit Union focuses on putting its members in better financial positions through credit- and wealth-building... read more »

By: Brandon Rossman • 11/1/22

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The World Council of Credit Unions: Advocacy and Development Resources for Institutions Worldwide

The World Council of Credit Unions Advocates Internationally

The World Council of Credit Unions is one of the most effective advocates for credit unions around the world. The group helps... read more »

By: Jon McDonald • 10/20/22

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Neighborhood Credit Union Provides Tools That Allow Members to Improve Their Financial Standing

Neighborhood Credit Union Helps Members Improve Their Finances

Neighborhood Credit Union established its roots in the Dallas-Fort Worth community nearly a century ago. The credit union believes... read more »

By: Brandon Rossman • 10/19/22

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NAFCU Levels the Playing Field for Credit Unions Through Advocacy, Legislation, and Education

NAFCU Advocates for Credit Unions to Level the Playing Field

Credit unions serve communities across the country, and while each institution’s footprint may be different, together, they make... read more »

By: Brandon Rossman • 8/22/22

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Coast Capital Prioritizes Social Enrichment and Financial Education Within Communities

Coast Capital Prioritizes Social Enrichment and Financial Education

Coast Capital is one of Canada’s largest credit unions serving customers throughout British Columbia. As part of its commitment to... read more »

By: Sean Roderick • 8/1/22