Local Media Turns to Credit Unions to Help Communities Navigate Money Matters

Posted by Alyse Knudsen on September 10, 2025

Bart Cedillo, Community Relationship Manager, Maps Credit Union

Credit unions across the GoWest region are increasingly recognized as trusted media voices, providing timely financial insights when communities need them most. With ongoing economic uncertainty, local news outlets are turning to credit unions for expert perspectives that help people make informed money decisions with confidence.

If you have a story idea, timely topic, or media opportunity to share, Maddy Schreibvogel, GoWest’s VP of Public Relations, is here to help.

Check out these recent media placements by credit unions across the region:

KATU – Portland, Ore.

Maps Credit Union — How to enjoy summertime adventures while keeping your finances in check

Wauna Credit Union — Wauna Federal Credit Union shares tips for smart spending on summer trips

Charles Dennis, SVP of Branches, and Willow Oelke, AVP of Community Engagement, Wauna Credit Union

Point West Credit Union — Dollars & Sense: Prepare for the worst and build your emergency fund now

SELCO Community Credit Union — Dollars & Sense: Learn how to unlock financial opportunity by improving your credit

Central Willamette Credit Union — Dollars & Sense: How to prepare for retirement

InRoads Credit Union — Dollars & Sense: Managing your finances with tariffs in effect

Central Willamette Credit Union — Dollars & Sense: Investing 101

InRoads Credit Union — Financial experts urge early holiday budgeting as summer ends

KXLY – Spokane, Wash.

STCU — Money Saving Monday: Tips to increase your credit score

Cheney Federal Credit Union — Homeowners insurance costs rising due to natural disasters in Inland Northwest

Lisa Lauderdale, Member Service Officer, Cheney Federal Credit Union

WSECU — Buy vs. rent: Financial expert weighs housing options as interest rates remain high

O Bee Credit Union — Why your 20s are the best time to begin building retirement wealth

Numerica Credit Union — Team up with parents to cut Back-to-School costs

Numerica Credit Union — Buy Now Pay Later services impact credit scores under new FICO changes

Canopy Credit Union — Financial pros share early holiday savings secrets

KDVR/Denver 7 – Denver, Colo.

Canvas Credit Union — Survey finds student loan stress keeping Americans up at night

Horizons North Credit Union — Colorado trade schools see increased enrollment as students prioritize cheaper pathways to jobs

Elizabeth Million, SVP, Lending, Elevation Credit Union

Colorado Credit Union — Beginning shopping now could be key to saving money this holiday season: Denver7 Smart Shopper

Elevations Credit Union — Gen Z is outpacing older generations in homeownership, recent report from Redfin shows

Horizons North Credit Union — Americans rack up more credit card debt this year than ever before

OnTap Credit Union — Saving for retirement as a record number of Americans turn 65 years old in 2025

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