The Unsung Heroes: America’s Credit Union Museum Pays Tribute
In deference to the hardworking pioneers of the credit union movement, America’s Credit Union Museum has unveiled its newest exhibit, Woven in History: A Tapestry of Unsung Heroes. Emily Claus sat down with the museum’s Executive Director, Stephanie Smith, to learn more about the inspiration for the exhibit as well as their upcoming day of giving, a Labor of Love.
Igniting a Financial Rebellion: Modernizing Financial Literacy for Younger Generations
Credit unions are rushing to bring in younger members amidst the Great Wealth Transfer, but are often missing the mark on how to do so. To help, Emily Claus sat down with Todd Romer, founder of Young Money University to learn how credit unions can better connect with these potential members through modernized financial literacy programs.
A History of Credit Unions Part 5: Where We Are Today
The conclusion of our five-part history of credit unions takes us to a head-to-head confrontation with the banking industry in the 90s and the impact of the Great Recession on credit unions.
A History of Credit Unions Part 4: Rapid Growth and the NCUA
Part 4 of this credit union history series explores the formation of the National Credit Union Association in 1970, the rapid growth of credit union assets over the course of the next decade, and the changes in credit union services and policies that would lead to a confrontation with the banking industry…
A History of Credit Unions Part 3: Credit Unions Go National
In part three of his series on the history of credit unions, Esteban Camargo details how credit unions made their way to the U.S., became written into law via the Federal Credit Union Act, and began to flourish.
A History of Credit Unions Part 2: An American Tale
As a part of Credit Union History Month, Esteban Camargo is taking readers on a journey through the creation of our industry. In part two of his series, Camargo shares how credit unions hopped the Atlantic and made their way to North America with the help of great credit union advocates.
A History of Credit Unions Part 1: European Origins
As a part of Credit Union History Month, Esteban Camargo revives his History of Credit Union series, delving into the creation of our industry, going all the way back to it’s European origins in Part One.
Financial Literacy Matters to All Generations
Financial literacy isn’t just for the youngest among our members, says CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo. As we wrap up Financial Literacy Month, we are reminded that there are members at all life stages that can use help planning for the future and protecting savings.
The Rise of A.I. and the Need for Even Greater Vigilance
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.
