Looking Outside the Credit Union: Spotlight on ATL Federal Credit Union

Looking Outside the Credit Union: Spotlight on ATL Federal Credit Union

As Michigan restaurants face their second month of closures, ATL Federal Credit Union is encouraging members to support local establishments and rewarding them for their effort. CEO Robert Shane details the inspiration for the project and how you can get involved.

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What Fintech Companies Are Doing to Help Credit Unions Succeed During Coronavirus

What Fintech Companies Are Doing to Help Credit Unions Succeed During Coronavirus

As credit unions work to adjust to their new normal and find the technologies to continue serving their members from a distance, fintech companies are stepping in to help. Emily Claus shares examples of such companies and what kind of support you can receive for your credit union.

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Educating People on Credit Unions: Missed Opportunities and Misconceptions

Educating People on Credit Unions: Missed Opportunities and Misconceptions

A startling number of people know absolutely nothing about credit unions. Do they have mobile banking? Are they open for anyone to join? Are they even insured? Coming from the perspective of someone who once believed these things, Emily Claus examines the most common misconceptions regarding credit unions and where they can be corrected.

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Decade in Review: Ten Big Things That Happened to the Credit Union Industry in the 2010s

Decade in Review: Ten Big Things That Happened to the Credit Union Industry in the 2010s

As we dance off into a new decade, Emily Claus takes a look behind to examine the top trends, technologies, and moments that defined the credit union industry in the 2010s.

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Kent County Credit Union Undergoes $1.2M Renovation

Kent County Credit Union Undergoes $1.2M Renovation

As Kent County Credit Union undergoes a 1.2 million dollar renovation, CUSO Magazine’s Emily Claus sat down with CEO Barbara Page to discuss the inspiration, process, and outlook.

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Why Aren’t Credit Unions Robbed in Movies?

Why Aren’t Credit Unions Robbed in Movies?

If you’re an avid movie goer, you might have noticed that you don’t see credit unions in films that often. Is this irrelevant? Or does it signal a lack of brand awareness or a marketing shortcoming in the industry? Emily Claus has some theories.

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CUSO Turns 50: Celebrating CU*Answers

CUSO Turns 50: Celebrating CU*Answers

CU*Answers, a Credit Union Service Organization located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2020, marking it as one of the oldest CUSOs in the country.

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My First Weeks at CUSO Magazine

My First Weeks at CUSO Magazine

CUSO Magazine’s new junior editor and journalist, Emily Claus, reflects on her first few weeks at the magazine and a surprising case of culture shock.

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Superbia, America’s First LGBTQ Credit Union, Signs Its Charter

Superbia, America’s First LGBTQ Credit Union, Signs Its Charter

Superbia Credit Union, America’s first credit union to serve solely LGBTQ people, signed its charter in Lansing on Monday.

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