Demand for clean energy products is on the rise, and not just from well-to-do Tesla owners. There is also widespread interest and demonstrated need in lower-income and disadvantaged communities. But how can credit unions meet that need? Enter the Clean Communities Investment…Read more How Your Credit Union Can Reap the Rewards of Green Lending
Not too long ago, it seemed every credit union was talking about “digital transformation.” Then the Covid pandemic made digital table stakes for any bank or credit union. That’s a good thing, because consumers have told us time and again that they…Read more Your Digital Strategy Still Requires a Human-Centric Approach
If someone asked what drove your credit union’s most recent innovation, how would you respond? Would you say something along the lines of, “We conducted a careful examination of member needs followed by a gap analysis, then created a strategic plan to…Read more Does Your Credit Union Suffer from Shiny Object Syndrome?
Welcome to our 100th episode of The Remarkable Credit Union podcast! We couldn’t have asked for a better guest to help us celebrate this milestone—the inimitable Linda Bodie, Chief + Innovator at Element Federal Credit Union. Linda joins us to share some…Read more How Element FCU Defies the Odds with Grit, Humor, and Heart
Most credit unions are fiercely committed to their local communities, and we think that’s great. Sometimes, though, it’s important to take a few steps back and broaden our perspective. That’s where the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) comes in. Today, we’re…Read more How Credit Unions Can Think, And Act, Globally
If you’re a credit union marketer who feels like you should be doing more with automation and personalization, but you’re not sure how, you’re not alone. Kristin Harrison, Director of Business Development for WebStrategies, joins us to talk about why personalization has…Read more Does Your Credit Union Struggle with Personalization? Here’s How To Get it Right.
Ever since OpenAI released its ChatGPT artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot in November 2022, there’s been growing buzz around the role AI could play in pretty much every aspect of life. Emotions around AI range from wonder and excitement to worry and fear,…Read more How Can Credit Unions Leverage AI Without Eroding Member Trust?
Credit unions are known for the emphasis they place on building authentic human relationships with their members. But at the same time, digital advances and other trends are transforming the financial industry, pushing credit unions to keep growing beyond the small size…Read more What Does it Mean to Bank on a Human Scale?
Anyone who has tried to buy or rent housing in the last few years knows all too well that it’s expensive—really expensive. Research has found that housing price increases have outpaced inflation by 150% since 1970—which means the median home price isn’t the $177,788…Read more Beyond Competitive Rates — 3 Innovative Ways for Credit Unions to Make Housing More Affordable