Author: Amber Conger

How can credit unions stand out in the marketplace? Stop competing.
Business-as-usual had done little to help Astera Credit Union and its members thrive. Focusing on financial well-being changed everything. When President/CEO Martin Carter came to Astera Credit Union in Lansing, […] Find out more »

Linda Bodie: 2023 Herb Wegner Memorial Award Winner
Through its 34 years, there have been many storied recipients of the Herb Wegner Memorial Awards—the U.S. credit union movement’s highest national honors. There have been “leaders” and “pioneers,” “visionaries” […] Find out more »

Can financial coaching lead to financial empowerment?
Why the National Credit Union Foundation is partnering with Inclusiv to help more credit unions implement and enhance financial coaching, training and tracking. For the first time in five years, […] Find out more »

Lean on the Foundation to empower your members
This International Credit Union Day, discover how the National Credit Union Foundation can help your credit union improve financial well-being for all. Each year, the credit union movement comes together […] Find out more »

Championing credit unions and communities
Originally shared on the Financial Health Network website. A longtime finhealth champion in the credit union industry, Gigi Hyland has spent her career empowering credit unions to work within their […] Find out more »

National Credit Union Foundation Announces New Financial Well-being Grants
The National Credit Union Foundation has announced two new grant opportunities to bolster credit unions’ ability to offer financial coaching and combat hunger. Applications for both grants are now open […] Find out more »