Credit unions aren't close to tapping the power of social media in telling members and potential members all they have to offer.

ESSEXVILLE, Mich.-On International CU Day last week, FinancialEdge Community CU here opened the doors on a new location inside a Do-All resale store. The location is the latest collaboration with local nonprofit Do-All, Inc., which employs over 80 coaching staff and averages 150 adults with disabilities working in training programs.

A new study from the Filene Research Institute indicates that SaveUp-a financial education and savings rewards program piloted by several CUs earlier this year-has raised financial awareness and helped participating institutions deepen relationships with members.

First Capital FCU has rolled out a program designed to bolster the bottom line while also promoting self-sufficiency and deeper relationships at the credit union.

Real estate loans, which had been a primary driver of credit union lending growth in the first half of 2012, have become something of a drag on CU loan portfolios, even as 2012 is on track to show overall lending growth.

Members Invited To 'Talk2Us!'

Study: CUs Have Earned 'Forgiveness'

Credit union executives were so impressed by the latest innovations and ideas presented at the recent BAI Retail Delivery Conference that many were already budgeting to make purchases and implement new cutting-edge technologies on display.

SAN FRANCISCO-It's been a bad year for passwords, as attacks on social networks, e-mail services and even shoe stores have proven the weakness of this method of authentication.

General CU Upgrades Website

In an effort to streamline loan optimization, Denali Alaskan FCU has tapped its own in-house IT talent to build software architecture that has successfully moved it to a paperless environment and increased overall efficiency.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.-A fresh update to Google's mobile wallet allows users to make payments from any credit or debit card, a move that fundamentally changes the company's approach to working with issuing institutions.

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Mountain America Credit Union's recent migration to a customized remote deposit platform has drastically changed the way in which members are approaching banking.

After winning the $100,000 Extreme Network Makeover sponsored by Horsetail Technologies and Credit Union Journal, Liberty Savings FCU has now entered the assessment phase designed to lead to a new and improved operating system.

After 16 years of operating a unique customized software sales solution that focused on quality of sales opposed to quantity, One Nevada Credit Union was stuck in a pickle as the application became outdated.

SAN FRANCISCO-QR codes already enhance mobile marketing, advertising and payments strategies, and new research says Apple's Passbook will change the market.

Building on a longstanding, successful relationship, Pentagon FCU recently announced its migration from Mortgagebot to Mortgage Marvel.

When Schools Financial Credit Union learned that its outsourced provider, WesCorp, was folding, a tough decision loomed that ultimately has now led to the development of an in-house item processing platform.

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.-Financial institutions are spending lots of money fighting fraud, but security experts say they could do better when it comes to mitigating fraud and detecting money laundering.