Concern for Community Makes a Comeback: Credit Unions Spread Holiday Cheer
Following a lackluster year in holiday giving during the pandemic, Emily Claus happily reports the various ways credit unions are bringing holiday cheer back and giving to their communities.
Let’s Talk About Seniors and Online Banking
As the age-old belief that older generations prefer in-person banking over digital turns into a myth, Emily Claus discusses motivates behind the shift in preference and how credit unions can help their older members transition to digital.
Security Weaknesses You May Be Overlooking
As part of cybersecurity month, Emily Claus shares why credit unions need to carefully consider who they partner with, how they’re creating friction in the user experience, and what risks might slip through the cracks.
Celebrating International Credit Union Day 2021
Celebrating credit unions and their cooperative spirit around the globe, the 73rd International Credit Union Day® recognizes how credit unions and members work together to build financial health. Emily Claus delves into this year’s theme, meaning, and celebrations.
New CU*Answers CEO Geoff Johnson Shares His Optimism for the Credit Union Industry
As he prepared to step into his new role as CEO of CU*Answers, Geoff Johnson sat down with the CUSO Magazine team to discuss the paths that led him here, his thoughts on the industry, and what he envisions for CU*Answers in the coming years.
Randy Karnes Reflects on Twenty-Seven Years of the Cooperative Difference
CU*Answers’ Randy Karnes sits down with CUSO Magazine to reflect on his time as CEO of the cooperative CUSO, what’s next for him, and his thoughts on what’s to come for the organization and credit union industry.
Cracking the Code: Millennials and Gen Z
Figuring out how to market to Millennials and Gen Z seems to be a riddle with no answer, but the code might have finally been cracked. Emily Claus dives into what younger generations want from the financial institutions and how your credit union can get on track.
Eleven More Things for Credit Unions to Think About in 2021 and Beyond
In part two of her series on things credit unions need to be thinking about in the coming years, Emily Claus covers business continuity, the slow death of the checking account, and everything in between.
Credit Union Employees and Members Join Together to Celebrate Credit Unions with #ILoveMyCreditUnion
On July 30th, 2021, hundreds of credit unions, leagues, and partners from around the globe came together on social media to show the world what makes credit unions great. Emily Claus shares the inspiration behind the day, the stories that were told, and the success of the event.
Ten Things for Credit Unions to Think About in 2021 and Beyond
2020 shook up the industry and its future trends all in one go. So what should credit unions focus on now? Emily Claus shares her input on Frank Diekmann’s list for ten things credit unions need to be focusing on in the coming years, as well as sharing ways credit unions can get started.
