This week, the US Department of the Treasury has announced it will begin reivewing current CDFIs in order to identify any potential abuse or violations of the program, Emily Claus reports.
As established in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, the new youth-savings accounts, Trump Accounts, will be available to Americans come July 4th. But how do they work? And who can offer them? Joshua Velasquez covers everything your credit union needs to know about these new accounts.
Payday lenders have a storied history of taking advantage of the most financially vulnerable in our communities. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo looks into what credit unions can offer to provide a better option: Payday Alternative Loans.
In their continued search for trusted and accessible financial education resources, members are turning en masse to artificial intelligence, trusting it to guide their financial decisions. Emily Claus discusses the appeal, but also why handing the piggy bank over the AI is ultimately a mistake.
The National Credit Union Administration released its 2026-2030 Strategic Plan. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo summarizes the NCUA’s goals and objectives.
