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Serious brains, zero snooze—The Credit Union Connection dishes hot takes on fintech, compliance, strategy, politics & member magic for credit union leaders who get it.

CUC Podcast with Quentrece Smith, Ascend FCU

Tech with a Human Touch: How Ascend FCU Balances AI and Member Experience

David Savoie, CEO, LaCorp

When Fraud Strikes, the Clock Is Already Running for Your Credit Union

Kevin Lynch_Managing Director Investments_CUISG Oppenheimer and Co Inc

Relying on a Single Yield Table for Low-Coupon MBS

CUC Podcast Catherine York Powers Constant AI_ Sarah Snell Cooke

Members who are struggling don’t necessarily want your human touch

A humorous cartoon depicts an AI chatbot attending a therapy session in a cozy psychologist's office. The AI robot, labeled "AI" across its chest, lies dramatically on a brown therapy couch with a sad expression while complaining in a large speech bubble: "I'M SO OVERWORKED. I NEVER GET A VACATION. I DESERVE A PAID VACATION TOO!" Across from the robot, a therapist sits in an armchair holding a notepad and pen. She wears glasses and has an exaggerated look of shock and disbelief as she gestures toward the AI. Her speech bubble reads: "WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT!!!" The office features warm earth tones and classic therapy room décor, including a bookshelf, potted plants, framed artwork, and a side table with a coffee mug that reads "THERAPISTS UNPLUG TOO." Decorative wall signs add to the humor, including one that says "EVEN AI NEEDS SUPPORT" and another that reads "SELF CARE IS FOR EVERYONE." The cartoon playfully pokes fun at the irony of an artificial intelligence system complaining about burnout and wanting paid vacation time, while the therapist reacts with complete astonishment. The exaggerated expressions and dialogue create a lighthearted take on AI becoming "too human."

Cartoon Of The Week: They Now Think They Are Human

CUC podcast with Yinglian Xie - DataVisor

Outsmarting the Scammers: How AI Is Giving Credit Unions Chase-Level Fraud Defense

Texans BTS Backpack Drive 2026

How Texans Credit Union’s Irving Branch Celebrated Its Rebrand (Hint: Free Backpacks and Corny Dogs)

California Credit Union Back to School Drive

Local Credit Union Teams Up With NBC to Send Hundreds of Kids Back to School Ready to Learn

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Why Great Lakes Credit Union Just Put Its Money Where Its Mouth Is

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One Million Small Loans Later, Banks Are Finally Beating Payday Lenders at Their Own Game

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Minnesota Credit Unions Team Up to Fight Back Against the $1.5 Billion Scam Problem

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Tavant and Dark Matter Team Up to Make Mortgage Processing Less Soul-Crushing

Maine Credit Union Support Good Shepherd Food Bank

Maine’s Credit Unions Just Dropped $100K to Fight Hunger—And the Math Behind It Is Pretty Brilliant

$200K in Grants: Coastal Credit Union Foundation Is Backing NC Nonprofits Making a Difference

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Texas Trust Credit Union Just Made WalletHub’s Best Personal Loans List—Here’s Why That Matters

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This AI Startup Just Won Tearsheet’s Top Award by Actually Understanding Banking

Space Coast Credit Union Watchdog Campaign

Space Coast Credit Union’s Watchdog Heads to a Renaissance Faire (Yes, Really)

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Why Defense Credit Unions Are Pushing to Make Financial Health a Core Military Readiness Issue

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NCUA Cuts Red Tape: 11 New Rules That Make Credit Unions’ Lives Easier

American Heritage Credit Union Collects a Record Total of More Than 1,575 Books to Donate to Local Organizations

This Credit Union Just Turned 1,575 Old Books Into Community Gold

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MeridianLink’s Latest Updates Are All About Getting Your Borrowers to “Yes” Without the Headaches

BECU SAFE Credit Union Merger

BECU and SAFE Credit Union Clear Major Regulatory Hurdle in Path to $34B Merger

Matt Figueroa Sound Credit Union

Sound Credit Union Brings in Financial Heavyweight Matthew Figueroa to Steer the Ship

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Credit Unions Just Got a Serious Upgrade in Their Fight Against Fintech Decision Fatigue

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Military Spouses Keep the Force Running—And They Need Real Financial Support to Do It

Riley Hines accepts her $500 Summer Camp Award from the Greenville-First Street Branch.

How 466 NC Kids Are Living Their Best Summer Lives (Thanks to $233K in Camp Scholarships)

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