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The Credit Union of the Twenty-First Century
This report begins the process of reimagining the 1934 Federal Credit Union Act and aligns the credit union manifesto with...
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Keeping Pace with Expectations: The Quest to Attract Younger Credit Union Members
What Filene’s research says about understanding young adults’ financial needs.
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Domestic Violence Recovery (DVR) Loan Program - Year Three Report
Survivors of domestic violence face unique financial challenges. This report provides an update on the Domestic Violence Recovery Loan program. While the current...
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Young Professionals: Will They Come? Will They Stay? Or Will They Go?
What Filene’s research says about the state of attraction and retention of young adults at credit unions.
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Ideas Moving Your Credit Union Forward
George and Taylor breakdown how Filene turns our research into ideas and ultimately how those ideas are shared with the innovators at your credit union.
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"Is your credit union ready to welcome me?" with Dreamer Kenia Calderon
Kenia Calderon joined us in our podcast studio to share her powerful story of getting a loan through a credit union for her DACA application.
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Domestic Violence Recovery Loan Program—Research vs. In-Practice
Credit unions are in a unique position to support the most vulnerable, including survivors of domestic violence.
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Progressive Thought + Tested Ideas + Connections = A Worthwhile Investment
As Filene’s Senior Growth Director I am fortunate to meet with credit union and industry leaders across the country and...
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Serving Immigrants is the Right Thing To Do…and it’s Smart Business
Although immigration has slowed in recent years, a high birth rate among immigrants in the U.S. is contributing to steady...
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Welcome to our new website! Before you take a look around there is one simple task ahead of you: If...
