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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.

The AI Gap Nobody Talks About – Your Back Office Is Still Running on Humans

Marketing is Everything: Why Credit Unions Are Mistaking Loan Growth for Real Growth

How Gen Z Builds Credit in 2026

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Why Most Credit Union Strategic Plans Fail Before the Ink Dries (And What the Best Ones Do Differently) 

Finding Your Voice After A Promotion 

The Leadership Gift of Belief

a horizontal sketch cartoon style of a man walking down a side walk in a town carrying a brief case that is hand cuffed to his wrist and the brief case is wrapped in a chain with a lock. he is waring an oversized Halloween mask that looks like the attached photo. he has a word bubble above him that says "I HOPE WHEN I JOIN THE CREDIT UNION THEY CAN HELP ME PROTECT MY IDENTITY BETTER Than THIS GET-UP THE BANK GAVE

Cartoon Of The Week: Identity Protection

Credit Unions Just Got Their Speed Upgrade: Inside Clutch’s New Lending Platform That Actually Gets It

A Quarter-Million Dollars and a Whole Lot of Heart: PACU Foundation’s Final Bow

Alloy Just Hit 900+ Customers and Built AI That Actually Does the Work (Not Just the Hype)

Defense Credit Unions to Treasury: This New CDFI Rule Is Going to Backfire

Wedding Season is Expensive and Colorado’s Summer Budgets Are Feeling It

Three Bills That Could Actually Make Credit Unions’ Lives Easier Just Passed the House

Credit Unions Are Getting Into the Mobile Phone Business (And It Actually Makes Sense)

Cory Bartheld Tapped to Lead Financial Strategy for Numerica CU

After 18 Years at the Helm, Member Loyalty Group’s Michelle Bloedorn Calls It a Career

FIs Keep Buying AI That Doesn’t Work — This Free Kit Might Actually Fix That

Time’s Running Out to Help Tucson Kids Shine This School Year — Donation Deadline July 15

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This Credit Union Got a Free AI-Powered POS System That Actually Works (And So Can Yours)

Johns Hopkins Credit Union Makes Wealth Management Way More Accessible And Less Intimidating

LAFCU Just Won Big for Helping Employees Grow Their Careers

Credit Unions to Senate: Let’s Build a Better Fraud-Fighting Machine (And Actually Stop the Bad Guys)

A modern stock market and investment scene portrays the excitement and strategy of long-term investing in a sleek financial environment. In the foreground, polished bronze bull and bear statues stand opposite each other, symbolizing rising and falling markets. Between them are neatly stacked gold coins, representing wealth accumulation, portfolio growth, and investment returns. A tablet rests on the desk, reinforcing the use of modern technology for investment management. Dominating the background is a large digital market display featuring: Upward-trending stock price charts Candlestick market graphs Performance lines illustrating long-term growth Major market indexes including: S&P 500 Dow Jones Nasdaq Russell 2000 VIX Gold Oil Several of the displayed indexes show positive gains highlighted in green, while others reflect normal market fluctuations in red. To the right of the display, large motivational words reinforce an investment mindset: INVEST PLAN GROW WEALTH A softly blurred city skyline in the background suggests a global financial district and modern capital markets. The image conveys themes of: Stock market investing Wealth management Portfolio growth Long-term investing Financial planning Market analysis Retirement investing Bull and bear markets Capital appreciation Investment strategy The overall design uses a sophisticated blue color palette with glowing financial graphics and metallic investment symbols to create a professional, forward-looking image focused on building long-term wealth through investing.

Desert Financial’s New Digital Investing Tools Let You Buy Into the Stock Market for Less Than a Latte

A welcoming credit union office is shown during a loan consultation between a Hispanic couple and a friendly loan officer. The scene conveys trust, financial guidance, and personalized member service in a modern, community-focused environment. Seated across a desk, a smiling Hispanic couple attentively reviews loan documents with a professional credit union representative. The loan officer gestures toward paperwork while discussing financing options, creating a relaxed and collaborative atmosphere. On the desk is a countertop sign promoting Personal Loans, listing common borrowing purposes such as: Debt Consolidation Home Improvements Major Purchases Competitive Rates The sign concludes with the reassuring message: "We're Here To Help." A computer monitor beside the loan officer displays a member-friendly presentation highlighting loan benefits such as: Low Rates Flexible Terms Local Decision Making The office features warm wood finishes, soft lighting, indoor plants, and prominent Credit Union branding on the wall, reinforcing a welcoming, community-oriented financial institution. A branded coffee mug and neatly organized paperwork contribute to the professional yet approachable setting. The overall image communicates: Credit union personal loan services Member-first financial guidance Personalized lending experience Home improvement and debt consolidation financing Local loan decision-making Trustworthy financial counseling Community banking relationships Financial empowerment through accessible lending The mood is optimistic and reassuring, emphasizing how credit unions work one-on-one with members to help them achieve their financial goals through personalized loan solutions.

Agencies Issue Guidance on Lending to Individuals Not Legally Authorized to Work in the United States

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Auburn University Credit Union Taps Samuel Washington to Lead Financial Strategy as New CFO

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Your DC Cheat Sheet: Housing Wins, NDAA Drama, and What’s Actually Happening This Week

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CapEd Credit Union Brings Finance Veteran Nick Sanzana on Board as New CFO

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