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Bill Cheney: 2023 Herb Wegner Memorial Award Winner
As credit unions align around improving financial well-being for all, we’re recognizing it is a challenge of meeting individuals where they are in their own financial journey, along with empowering […] Find out more »

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 »

History of Herb Wegner and the Herb Wegner Memorial Awards
Herb Wegner served as CUNA President & CEO from 1971-1979 and during his tenure, he was instrumental in creating several innovative national programs. These included mortgage loans, share drafts, credit […] Find out more »