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.
Special Report from Day Three of the 2025 Governmental Affairs Conference
Emily Claus reports on day three of the Governmental Affairs Conference, including insights from NCUA board member Tanya Otsuka, the presentation of the Greg Inman Servant Leadership Award, and a keynote address from legendary basketball icon, Coach K.
Special Report from Day Two of the 2025 Governmental Affairs Conference
Here it is, hot off the press! All the news and highlights from day two of the Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington D.C., as reported by Emily Claus. Featuring spotlights on the NCUA and CFPB, this recap is not one to miss.
Special Report from Day One of the 2025 Governmental Affairs Conference
The Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington D.C. kicks off and CUSO Magazine’s Emily Claus is on site. Follow her all week as she reports on the events, what’s getting the credit union community fired up, and what we can do to ensure the safety and soundness of our industry.
Current Credit Union Matters Unfolding in D.C.
As the administration doles out executive order after executive order, credit unions are left scrambling to figure out how these all apply and what they mean. Emily Claus covers some of the more pressing credit union matters going on in D.C. and how they might affect the industry.
The Brain of the Beholder: How Aesthetics Influence User Experience
Aesthetics alter our brain chemistry, influence our decision making, and can even decide how members feel about their finances. Using science and the aesthetic-useability effect, Emily Claus discusses how credit unions can use aesthetics to turn banking from a stressful experience into an enjoyable one.
