New podcast episode, blog posts illustrate credit union difference

Three credit unions making an impact are featured in the latest episode of the A CU Seat at the Table podcast and two recent posts on the America’s Credit Unions blog.  

Five Star Credit Union is featured in the podcast episode, “Why banks choose credit unions.” President/CEO Bob Steensma provides a firsthand look at how bank sales to credit unions are reshaping the credit union landscape while also breathing new life into underserved towns. Read more about Five Star Credit Union’s story of strategic expansion.

A recent blog post shares how Arizona Financial Credit Union launched a digital-first initative called Azpire in June.  It was created to help Arizona's underbanked population find their way into the financial mainstream, providing a needed option for the more than 600,000 Arizonans who are underserved by traditional financial systems.

Lake Trust Foundation's timely donation to help revive a Washington, D.C., financial literacy trip for Detroit-area youth led to an explosion of grassroots energy, surprise donations, and a Supreme Court meeting, revealing just how far the credit union difference can go. Learn more about Lake Trust Credit Union’s involvement in the Money Matters for Youth program.

Visit the America’s Credit Unions website to find more blog posts and podcast episodes on a variety of issues.