Helping When it Matters Most: Interview with CUTX CEO Eric Pointer
As Credit Union History Month draws to a close, Credit Union of Texas CEO Eric Pointer shares with CUSO Magazine a little about how his credit union started, and how that history has shaped the credit union’s identity to this day.
Following Filene Part Four: A National Movement
In the fourth and final part of her Following Filene series, Emily Claus shares how Edward Filene and Roy Bergengren turned a budding movement into a national one, leading to the passing of the Federal Credit Union Act, and cementing Filene’s legacy.
A Statement of Belief from 1935 by Credit Union Founders
Chip Filson showcases a bit of credit union history, detailing the 1935 Annual Report from Gas and Electric Credit Union which discusses the strides credit unions were making at the time, their success through the Depression, and the unlimited future ahead.
Following Filene Part Three: The Work Back Home Begins
In the third part of her series, Following Filene, Emily Claus shares Edward Filene’s early work in cooperatives and the start of the credit union movement in the United States.
Following Filene Part Two: Inspiration Abroad
In the second installement of her series, Following Filene, Emily Claus covers Edward Filene’s travels to India and the Philippines, two places that served as huge inspirations for the work he would later do in the U.S.
The Origins of the Cooperative NCUSIF
Chip Filson shares the history of the NCUSIF including why it was created, why it works so well in comparison to the FDIC, the difference its made, and what its role is in the cooperative system today.
Following Filene Part One: Humble Beginnings in Boston
In her new series, Following Filene, Emily Claus takes readers on a journey through Edward Filene’s path to becoming the “Father of U.S. Credit Unions,” starting with his time working as a businessman in Boston managing his family’s department store.
Debit Versus Credit: Ensuring Members Know What to Use and When
Most members don’t think strategically about what type of card to use for different transactions and scenarios, they grab whatever is closest. Heather French details how educating members to ensure they get the most out of their cards will better the member, the credit union, and the relationship between them.
How Credit Scores Shaped Personal Finance in America
Credit scores. We all have one, but why and how did they get started? CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo wraps up Financial Literacy Month by looking at the history of credit scores.
You’ve Got a PAL in Me
Payday lenders have a storied history of taking advantage of the most financially vulnerable in our communities. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo looks into what credit unions can offer to provide a better option: Payday Alternative Loans.
