Whether it’s helping a member escape predatory lending, rebuild credit, weather an illness, save for a home, or simply be given a second chance, credit unions are uniquely equipped to provide a lifeline when other financial institutions can’t or won’t. Check out our collection of stories below–all submitted by Wisconsin’s credit unions. Have your own story you’d like to share? Submit your story here.

Dreaming of Life on the Farm
Viridiana and her family had always dreamed of living on a farm, and they found the perfect rehab opportunity, including several acres of land complete with three barns. After initially being denied/rejected for financing, they decided to apply with us.

Financial Success Through In-School Branch Education
Royal’s Rice Lake Branch Manager recently congratulated a Member on their great credit score. His response was, “I’ve had a great teacher since I was a part of the School $ense program in 4th grade!”
Story Collection
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A $6,000 Phone CallWhile handling a routine payoff request, a UnitedOne team member noticed an unfamiliar lender and decided to call the member.
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Going to Bat for a MemberOver the past few weeks, one of our team members went above and beyond to help one of our members.
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Grow. Impact. Lead.Grow. Impact. Lead.
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Accessible Financial Education for AllEnrich is Royal’s newest a virtual financial education platform offering a variety of courses, tools, articles, quizzes, worksheets, calculators, and much more.
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Go Big or Go Broke for Fostering Financial LiteracyGo Big or Go Broke is an engaging, life-sized board game designed to promote financial wellbeing for all financial education in a way that’s anything but boring!
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Smart Start Loan ProgramThanks to Royal’s CDFI Smart Start loan program, we were able to help a couple with a 2-year-old child buy their first home.
What’s a Credit Union?
What makes credit unions different from other financial institutions, and why does it matter?
Don’t Tax My Credit Union
Credit unions are different than banks. As not-for-profit financial institutions, credit unions put people first. That’s why more than 140 million Americans choose credit unions as their trusted financial partner.
Credit Unions vs. Banks
What’s the difference between a credit union and bank? Check out this interactive infographic!
Share Your Stories
From accounts of above and beyond member service, to granted second chances, to responses to disaster, to meeting community needs, to returning funds back to their members through patronage, and more—your stories educate policymakers and the public about their banking options and are vital to preserving The Credit Union Difference.

