Coronavirus: What Credit Unions Can Do For Their Members
Coronavirus is affecting members’ lives far and wide. CUSO Mag Editor Esteban Camargo reminds credit unions they’ve been in the position of providing emergency assistance before, and provides some suggestions for those looking to help.
Keyboard Shortcuts to Make Your Life a Little Easier
In an age where everything needs to be fast paced, knowing a good keyboard shortcut or two can help you keep up to speed. Sure, we all know how to copy and paste, but Mike Glazer has a few lesser-known tricks up his sleeve.
In the Market for a New Core Processor? Get a Writer’s Opinion!
A writer may not be the first person you’d think to go to when debating a core change, but Alycia Meyers disagrees. Documentation is a essential when looking to convert, and this writer may just be able to point you in the right direction.
Continuity at the Core: a Risk-Based Approach to Planning
In the second part of his series on business continuity and disaster recovery, Jim Lawrence covers critical decisions to consider when looking to reduce risk and achieve minimal downtime during various disasters.
Don’t Let Your Nephew Build Your Website
Marketing Manager Peter Meyers delves into the method behind designing new credit union websites, some of the common pitfalls credit unions fall into, and why you shouldn’t let your nephew take the reins.
Educating People on Credit Unions: Missed Opportunities and Misconceptions
A startling number of people know absolutely nothing about credit unions. Do they have mobile banking? Are they open for anyone to join? Are they even insured? Coming from the perspective of someone who once believed these things, Emily Claus examines the most common misconceptions regarding credit unions and where they can be corrected.
The Cost of Not Learning from Our Brethren’s Mistakes
Covering three recent examples of various losses and corruptions within the credit union industry, Chip Filson argues that while the NCUA is focusing on “correcting” mistakes, there is a distinct lack of needed discussion and learning taking place.
Is Your Business Continuity Plan Ready for Coronavirus?
In the midst of the coronavirus panic, Business Continuity Coordinator Danielle Caliendo examines various ways to prevent the virus from spreading and how to prepare your credit union in the event that it does.
River Valley Credit Union Receives Business Appreciation Award
River Valley Credit Union, located in Lowell, MI, received the 2020 Business Appreciation Award from the Lowell Chamber of Commerce in recognition for their years of community engagement. Barb Cooper details the award event and River Valley’s history of giving back.
Is Your Social Media Just a Forgotten Chore?
It’s easy for social media to become like a pile of laundry on the floor – completely forgotten and in need of some cleaning. Thankfully, Megan Pieper has some advice for dusting off those accounts and using them to better serve your members.
