The Rise of A.I. and the Need for Even Greater Vigilence
Financial literacy is crucial for our communities, but so too is educating members on matters of cybersecurity, and the increased threats that large language models pose to them. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo shares some ways bad actors are using LLMs to trick us, and how to stay safe.
Is Crypto a Threat to Credit Unions?
Financial Literacy Month continues and this week Esteban Camargo cracks the surface of cryptocurrencies, what they are, how they work, and how credit unions factor in.
Lions and Tigers and Bear Markets, Oh My!
It’s Financial Literacy Month and Esteban Camargo is back at it, seeking to expand his own financial literacy, and hopefully share some of that newfound knowledge with you, are dear reader. Kicking things off for 2025 is a look at bear and bull markets and how they affect credit unions.
Spreadsheet Superpower: Using AI Assistants for Excel Formulas
As credit unions continue to find new ways to use and interact with AI, Daniel Kreuger shares how he uses the technology to support his daily work, particularly when creating spreadsheets and Excel formulas.
Cooking with CUSO Mag: Asian Credit Unions and a Pad Thai-inspired Sandwich
In the third edition of this exclusive series from CUSO Magazine, Esteban Camargo bridges the gap of credit union education and food blog… Learn about the landscape of Asian credit unions before making Esteban’s unholy (but surprisingly delicious!) marriage of peanut butter and ranch dressing: a Pad Thai-inspired sandwich.
Malvertising is the Spooky Threat NCUA Wants You to Know About
NCUA’s recently published letter to credit union boards highlighted “malvertising”, a cyber security threat that credit unions should be aware of. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo explains what it is and what you can do to mitigate the risk.
California Credit Union League and State Legislature Establish Financial Literacy Curriculum for Youth
As the importance of financial education is being increasingly understood, Robert Wilson of the California Credit Union League shares the recent success their league has had in supporting financial education legislation and the benefits the program will bring.
How Credit Unions Can Fight Back Against Account Takeover Fraud and Scams
With account takeovers becoming increasingly common and hitting credit unions the hardest, Sara Seguin shares how credit unions can stay in front of these attacks to better protect members.
The Overdraft Issue
Overdraft fees have long been the topic of debate, with the CFPB looking to severely limit or get rid of them entirely and credit unions, in return, looking to get rid of the CFPB entirely. But there are two sides, maybe even three, to every story. Emily Claus examines the overdraft issue, the various perspectives on it, and what potential outcomes there might be.
Why Learning Programming Can Be a Boon for Your Career in the Financial Industry
Learning the ins and outs of the programs you use everyday at the credit union can offer numerous rewards for both you, your credit union, and its members. Brendan Lindsey offers advice on how to get started and what resources are at your disposal.
