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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 Yinglian Xie - DataVisor

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

Patrick Lord, Senior Project Manager, Rapid Finance

Can Your Credit Union Recognize a “Zombie Business?”

From Firefighter to Strategist: Elevating Your Leadership Game

From Firefighter to Strategist: Elevating Your Leadership Game

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Membership Follows Meaning

A humorous split-panel cartoon contrasts the experience of using a bank ATM versus a credit union ATM. On the left, a frustrated customer stands at a gray ATM labeled "Bank ATM," surrounded by a list of ridiculous charges including a breathing fee, looking fee, touching screen fee, withdrawal fee, and walking away fee. The ATM screen shows a negative account balance and a sarcastic "Thank You!" message, emphasizing the joke about excessive banking fees. On the right, the same customer happily uses a "Credit Union ATM" in a bright, welcoming setting with flowers and blue skies. The ATM simply displays a smiling face and the message, "Welcome! Have a nice day." The cartoon playfully highlights the contrast between fee-heavy banking and the member-friendly experience often associated with credit unions.

Cartoon Of The Week: Banks Crazy Fees

CUC Podcast Sarah Snell Cooke, Amber Mooney, True Energy Credit Union

20% Loan Growth: A FAB “Hot Girl Summer”

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300 Backpacks, 47 Volunteers, and One Big Win for Atlanta Students

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EDGE’s Cashflow Intelligence Network Just Hit 5 Million Consumers—and Lenders Are Taking Notice

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How AERO Financial Is Finally Making Its Member Data Useful

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18 Students Just Got $47K in Scholarships — And Their College Dreams Got a Whole Lot More Affordable

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Alkami and Plaid Team Up to Finally Give Banking Apps the Connected Experience People Actually Want

irst Harvest Credit Union Hosts 26 Students from Camden Future Bankers Camp

26 Camden Students Get Behind-the-Scenes Look at Credit Union Careers (And It’s Not What You Think)

Top Line Credit Union Lawn Bowling Fundraiser

A Lawn Bowling Tournament Just Raised $70K for Scholarships (And Yes, Lawn Bowling is Apparently Still a Thing)

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Consumers Credit Union Plants Its Flag in Indiana with New Angola Branch

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Purdue Federal Welcomes Chris Sibila to Bridge Strategy and Member Experience

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InvestiFi Just Landed $20M to Help Your Local Credit Union Compete With Robinhood

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Credit Unions Get a Cybersecurity Lifeline as Reseda Group Teams Up with Stickley on Security

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Virginia Credit Union Just Made Your Wallet a Little Lighter (In a Good Way)

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Credit Unions Could Crush It in Business Banking — If They Stop Thinking Like Consumer Banks

Members Lending Group New CEO EJ Sieracki

Member Loyalty Group Taps Experience Analytics Veteran EJ Sieracki to Lead Next Chapter

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Community Banks and Credit Unions Want AI. Their Teams? Not So Much.

How a 5K Race Is Saving Lives One AED at a Time (And Why That Matters)

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CD Valet Just Made Shopping for CDs Way Less Sketchy — Real Customer Reviews Are Now Live

Inspire FCU Peoples Choice Award Car Show Winner with CEO Jim Merrill

Classic Cars, Community Spirit, and a Soviet Showstopper: How Inspire FCU Made the Newtown Car Show Unforgettable

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Credit Unions Want a Fair Shot at Digital Assets (And They’re Making a Strong Case)

Addition Financial Credit Union Venezuela Earthquake Relief

How a Jeans Day Fundraiser Turned Into $6,000 for Venezuela Earthquake Victims

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OnPath Credit Union Brings in HR Veteran Ruben Bonales to Lead People Strategy

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