How TikTok Conquered Financial Literacy (And How You Can Too)
As credit unions work to figure out the best way to provide financial literacy education to their members, Emily Claus shares where exactly those members are already getting their information, why it works for them, and why its time for credit unions to join in.
NCUA Argues One Board Member Constitutes a Quorum
The NCUA has released its first official statement since the firings of board members Tanya Otsuka and Todd Harper, stating its belief that remaining board member Kyle Hauptman constitutes as a quorum and is able to perform all board functions on his own, Emily Claus reports.
Trump Fires Democrat NCUA Board Members Todd Harper and Tanya Otsuka
Late Tuesday evening, President Trump fired two of the three NCUA board members—Democrats Todd Harper and Tanya Otsuka—years before their terms were set to expire, leaving Board Chair, Republican Kyle Hauptman, the sole remaining board member. Emily Claus reports.
House and Senate Both Pass Resolution to Nullify CFPB Overdraft Rule
As part of the administration’s deregulation efforts, both Chambers of Congress have passed a resolution which would nullify the CFPB’s Overdraft Rule, with the President expected to sign it in the coming weeks, reports Emily Claus.
America’s Credit Unions CEO and President Jim Nussle Announces Intention to Retire
Just one month after the Governmental Affairs Conference, America’s Credit Unions President and CEO Jim Nussle has announced his intention to retire from the organization in the coming months, Emily Claus reports.
Financial Literacy Month: Supporting Members in Uncertain Economic Times
As we head into Financial Literacy Month, Emily Claus encourages credit unions to step up beyond their typical methods and work harder than ever to meet members where they are with the education and products they need in these uncertain economic times.
CDFI Fund Marked Safe From Cuts, Deemed Statutory
After weeks of uncertainty, the Treasury Department has now officially confirmed that all 11 CDFI programs are safe from cuts as they are deemed statutory programs, reports Emily Claus.
Key Takeaways from the 2025 Governmental Affairs Conference
Now that we’ve had some time to process everything that went down at the Governmental Affairs Conference in D.C. last week, Emily Claus is back to cover the key takeaways from the conference and what the most pressing matters facing credit unions are.
New Bill Introduced to Raise Business Lending Cap
A new bipartisan bill introduced to the House this week would raise the business lending cap for credit unions from $50,000 to $100,000, Emily Claus reports.
Special Report from Day Four of the 2025 Governmental Affairs Conference
Though it pains us to say it, the 2025 Governmental Affairs Conference has officially come to a close. To tide you over until next year, here is one last daily recap from CUSO Magazine’s Editor and Journalist, Emily Claus, covering all the activity on the conference’s fourth and final day.
