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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.

Stop Moving Pixels: Why Credit Union Marketers Need to Become Mad Scientists

Washington Tightropes, the NDAA and a Major Stage Announcement

First-time CEO Michael Peters shares his journey to the top

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Why Growth Happens When It’s Engineered

Turning Data into AI-Driven Personalization to Help Members Prosper

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

This bright, welcoming classroom scene depicts five elementary school-aged children enthusiastically participating in a financial literacy lesson. Gathered around a table, the students are smiling, collaborating, and engaged in hands-on activities designed to teach smart money habits. At the center of the group, one student holds a whiteboard titled "Smart Money Choices," illustrating four key financial concepts: Save, Spend, Earn, and Give, each paired with a simple icon such as a piggy bank, shopping cart, dollar bill, and heart. The children appear attentive and excited as they discuss the lesson together. The classroom is filled with colorful financial education materials. On the walls are posters labeled "Financial Education" and "A Small Step Today Can Lead to a Big Future," along with a goals chart highlighting Learn, Plan, Save, and Succeed. Educational graphics featuring budgeting, saving, investing, and financial growth reinforce the classroom's money management theme. The table is covered with learning tools including notebooks, colored markers, a monthly budget worksheet with a pie chart, a small stack of cash, coins, and a pink piggy bank, giving students practical examples of saving and budgeting. One student reads a booklet titled "Earn, Save, Grow," while nearby books feature topics such as banking, investing, and smart financial habits. Warm natural light streams through large classroom windows, creating an inviting and optimistic atmosphere. The overall image conveys collaboration, confidence, and curiosity while emphasizing the importance of teaching children essential financial skills such as budgeting, saving, earning, investing, and responsible spending from an early age.

Tower Federal Credit Union Just Made Teaching Kids About Money Way Easier (And Free)

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University of Michigan Credit Union CEO Honored as a Woman of Achievement; Vizo Financial Announces Board Members/Officers

John Crews Makes His Pitch to Oversee America’s Credit Unions: Here’s What He Promised

NCUA Gets Into the Birthday Spirit as America’s 250th Anniversary Approaches

Startup CUSO Wins Over CU Leaders With a Fresh Take on Home Affordability

Chartway Just Changed the Scholarship Game (and 13 Students Are $4K Richer)

Westerra Credit Union Lands in Top 10 for Mortgage Customer Satisfaction (Yes, People Actually Love Their Lender)

Local Credit Union Teams Up with Dawn Foods to Fund Juneteenth Scholarships

Two Credit Unions Just Won the Navy’s Highest Financial Institution Honor—Here’s Why That Matters

NCUA’s Share Insurance Fund Is Walking a Tightrope at 1.3% — And One Big Loss Could Mean Credit Unions Pay Up

How Fiserv and Strivve Are Helping Card Issuers Win the Battle for Your Digital Wallet

Want a Free Trip to Texas and a Career Boost? This Credit Union Leadership Program Has Your Name On It

Getting Into Your First Home Just Got Easier: Honor Credit Union’s HomeBoost Grant Explained

Credit union CDFI recertifications are beginning to be finalized

UPDATED: Credit Unions Score Major Win: CUBMA Headed to President’s Desk but Wait

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SF Fire Credit Union Promotes From Within, Names Robert Kassab as New CEO

Two Powerhouse Fintech Companies Join Forces to Help Banks and Credit Unions Win at Digital (And Actually Get Paid)

SchoolsFirst FCU Just Handed Out $200K in Scholarships — Here’s How Students Can Get In on It

Banks Have 18 Months to Fix Their Payment Tech (Before Their Clients Bounce)

Your CD Is Probably Earning Less Than You Think (Here’s What Top Rates Actually Pay Right Now)

Floridacentral Credit Union Taps 30-Year Tech Veteran Yvette Cintron as New CIO

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