August 5, 2024

Sound Credit Union Raises $16,000 for Financial Beginnings in Annual Charity Auction

Sound Credit Union (Sound) is proud to announce the results of its annual charity auction benefiting Financial Beginnings, – a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through inclusive financial education empowering youth and adults to take control of their financial future. Sound team members, business partners, and the community came together to procure over 70 items. […]

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Verity Credit Union Awarded US Treasury Grant to Mitigate Predatory Lending

Small Dollar Loan (SDL) Program Helps CDFIs Expand Access to Affordable Loans to Communities Historically Underserved by Financial Institutions  Verity Credit Union, a leading $859 million asset financial institution in Seattle focused on socially responsible, community-rooted banking, announced today that it has received a $383,223 grant from the Small Dollar Loan (SDL) program administered by the

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Citadel Credit Union Hires Community Lending Officer

Citadel Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelbin \”KC\” Carolina as the company\’s new Community Lending Officer, effective August 2, 2024. The addition of this position, which is being filled via internal promotion, underscores Citadel\’s commitment to ensuring broader representation across its footprint with a focus on underserved communities. In this role,

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Westerra Credit Union Ushers In 2024-25 School Year by Continuing Established Connections, Launching Financial Literacy Program

With the 2024-25 school year beginning this month, Westerra Credit Union continues its commitment to local schools through several initiatives, including the launch of the Westerra Financial Literacy (WFL) Program. “The goal of our WFL Program is to empower members, local schools and the greater Denver community with resources and education to navigate our constantly

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UFCU Launches Mobile Branch to Enhance Inclusion and Access to Financial Services

The first of its kind in Central Texas, the new UFCU Mobile Branch takes financial products, services, education, and community support to underbanked communities. Today, UFCU (University Federal Credit Union) kicks off its \”Howdy Tour\” and launches its innovative new Mobile Branch, the first of its kind in Central Texas. The UFCU Mobile Branch is

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Revolutionizing Credit Union Marketing: The AI-Driven Approach to Deposit and Loan Growth

By Preetha Pulusani, CEO, DeepTarget Credit unions face mounting challenges in attracting deposits and originating loans as the financial landscape rapidly evolves. The competition is fierce, and traditional marketing methods are no longer sufficient to capture the attention of increasingly digital-savvy consumers and their changing expectations. A paradigm shift is occurring in the world of

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Weeding Out Veep Candidates on the New Harris Democratic Presidential Ticket

By Geoff Bacino, Bacino & Associates Two significant events contributed to upending the presidential race. First, former President Trump was shot at while speaking before a rally in Pennsylvania. He survived and the Republican Convention, held just three days after the assassination attempt, was a show of unity. Even former Trump rivals Nikki Haley and

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