Articles by Dianne Molvig

Many credit unions are joining forces with cooperatives from other sectors, such as grocery and housing co-ops, for mutual benefit.

In the first weeks following banks’ announcements of their infamous debit card fees, more consumers joined CUs than joined during all of 2010.

When Louisianans think about floods, they usually think of “water falling from the sky or blown in by the wind,” says Mignhon Tourné, CEO at $300 million asset ASI FCU.

Auto loans have long been the bread and butter of credit union lending. But these days the bread is a tad drier and the butter a bit scarcer.

The movement’s history is rich with stories of credit union pioneers barnstorming the U.S., starting credit unions on a shoestring and storing deposits in a shoebox.

Highlight the key features nonmembers say would persuade them to join a CU.

Baby boomers' needs are diverse and complex. These members can be a viable target for long-term relationships if CUs can meet their needs.

Converting to a new core processing system—although difficult, time consuming, and expensive—can yield big dividends.

These groups can act as sounding boards and referral networks to hone new product offerings and find new members, employees, and directors.

Councils act as sounding boards and referral networks to hone new product offerings and find new members and directors.