What is the Value of a Strategic Plan?
Chip Filson contemplates what value, if any, credit unions can find in strategic planning. And if there is value to be found, what’s the easiest way to get it out?
Is a New Era of Credit Union Chartering on the Horizon?
In 2021, the NCUA chartered four new credit unions, more than the previous three years combined. Emily Claus ponders if this is simply a one-off or a signal of changing times for de novo credit unions and the credit union chartering process.
Has the Credit Union System Lost its Entrepreneurial Edge?
Chip Filson discusses the student-run credit union boom of the 1980s and the excitement, inspiration, and drive that went along with it, begging the question: where did that entrepreneurial spirit go?
What Credit Unions Can Learn from Morris Plan Banks
Chip Filson contemplates the old Morris Plan Bank model, its history, its eventual downfall, and why credit unions purchasing banks might be following in its flawed footsteps.
Get Your Document Imaging System a Gym Membership in 2022!
A new year means tackling those resolutions, not just for you, but for your credit union as well! Is your imaging system in good shape, John Beauchamp wonders, or is it time to get it to the gym?
Make Mastering a Communication Style Your New Year’s Resolution
Come January 1st, it’s normal to consider whether to commit to some New Year’s resolutions. Julie Gessner has a suggestion: master an understanding of the communications styles to improve your interactions with others.
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.
Facts vs. Fictions: the NCUSIF Financial Model Works—Even When Mismanaged
Chip Filson compares the NCUSIF’s projected net operating loss against the actual data and discusses potential ramifications for the variance in these numbers.
Four Things Credit Union Executives Should Do About Cybersecurity Right Now
Dave Wordhouse covers four areas where credit union executives can look to improve their cybersecurity right now.
Credit Unions: Banks for Children
CUSO Mag’s Esteban Camargo discusses the Hollywood perception of credit unions, and the hurdles the industry faces to overcome common misconceptions among consumers.
