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.
Credit Unions Secure Tax Exemption Status
After months of relentless efforts, credit unions have managed to secure the safety of the tax-exemption status, now that the budget reconciliation bill has officially been signed into law, reports Emily Claus.
A Beginner’s Guide for Virtual Trainers
Hosting a virtual training webinar can feel like an entirely different beast from hosting one in person. Thankfully, education and training expert Kasey Olchowski has created a beginner’s guide to ensure your training session goes off without a hitch.
The True Value of a Campaign: Measuring ROI the Right Way
Promotions and marketing campaigns are must haves, but what is the true value of a campaign? How much growth does the credit union truly see? Scott Cody shares his formula for measuring return on investment.
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.
CUSO Magazine Introduces: Credit Union History Month
CUSO Magazine is thrilled to announce the creation of Credit Union History Month, an event devoted to looking back at the key credit union moments and players that brought our industry to where it is today. Emily Claus shares the purpose of the event, how we’ll be celebrating, and how your credit union can get the most out of it.
House and Senate Committees Put Pressure on NCUA’s Lone Board Member
As the agency currently operates with a one board member quorum, House and Senate committees are questioning the NCUA’s ability to do so and requesting information on its daily functions, reports Emily Claus.
Takeaways from the 2025 CU*Answers Leadership Conference
CU*Answers held its Annual Leadership Conference discussing the future of the industry and of CU*Answers as it moves forward into 2026. Check out the key takeaways from each section of the event!
Tightrope Walking: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Playing It Too Safe (or Too Risky) in Your Credit Union’s Growth Strategy
Marketing expert Bo McDonald shares how credit unions can walk the tightrope of risk and find the perfect balance of strategy and growth.
America’s Credit Unions Calls for Succession Planning Rule to Be Rescinded
As the NCUA considers changes to the Succession Planning Rule it issued last year, America’s Credit Unions is calling for the rule to be rescinded and reproposed altogether. Meanwhile, all decisions are likely on hold until the courts rule on former board members Harper and Otsuka’s case, an decision the two are pushing to have handed down before the board reconvenes in July, reports Emily Claus.
