Credit Union Ownership Education and Assuming the Obvious
In an effort to educate their members on all things financial wellness, credit unions are often in danger of skipping over how they can educate their members as owners. Emily Claus discusses the importance of ownership education and how credit unions can teach “the obvious.”
What Exactly is a Corporate Credit Union?
CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo continues Financial Literacy Month by shedding some light on corporate credit unions, what they are, how they formed, and where they stand today.
How to Effectively Use Social Media to Support Financial Literacy
If your financial literacy efforts are limited to your branch and your website, your credit union is missing out on one of its greatest tools: social media. Vivian Colligan offers insight on how to properly take advantage of these platforms and become a reliable source of education for members and potential members alike.
Explaining Liquidity in Credit Unions
It’s Financial Literacy Month and CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo is back to explain key financial and economic concepts that impact our industry. In this article, Esteban attacks liquidity, explaining what it is and how credit unions manage it.
April Heralds in Financial Literacy Month
April marks the start of Financial Literacy Month, where credit unions, schools, and financial institutions alike work to improve financial education across the country. Emily Claus details the history of the event, how credit unions are celebrating this year, and how you can get in on all the festitivites!
What Impact Did the Massive NCUA 5300 Call Report Changes Have?
Karen Sorensen delves into the background and aftermath of the 5300 call report revamp made by the NCUA earlier this year, explaining what changes were made and how credit unions have adapted.
Unlocking the Power of Financial Ratios Part Two
Continuing their series on financial ratios, Bob Frizzle, Patrick Sickels, and Christen Lipschutz share a few additional ratio tools to utilize looking to determine a CUSO’s financial stability.
Unlocking the Power of Financial Ratios Part One
Bob Frizzle, Patrick Sickels, and Christen Lipschutz explain some helpful ratios to use when looking to determine a CUSO’s financial stability.
Having Fun with Tabletop Exercises to Improve Business Continuity
Tabletop exercises are a great way for credit unions to test out their business continuity plan, but how do you go about conducting one? Danielle Caliendo lays out the basics and benefits of the exercise.
The Housing Market Nightmare: How We Got Here and How Credit Unions Can Help
It’s no secret that the current housing market in the US is a nightmare. With limited inventory and skyrocketing prices, competition is steep and affordability is a struggle. So where do credit unions come in? Vivian Colligan has a few ideas.
