Episode 53: The Credit Union Difference

Episode 53 September 30, 2025 00:29:38
Episode 53: The Credit Union Difference
Wallet Wisdom
Episode 53: The Credit Union Difference

Sep 30 2025 | 00:29:38

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Show Notes

In this episode of the Wallet Wisdom podcast, LMCU’s Brett Christiansen sits down with Patty Corkery, President and CEO of the Michigan Credit Union League, to unpack the key differences between credit unions and traditional banks. From member ownership and not-for-profit status to community-driven lending and financial education, this conversation reveals how credit unions empower their members and those in their communities when it comes to managing their money.

 

 

 

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