Happy Thanksgiving to All and to All a Good Night
As we wind down our work week in preperation for Thanksgiving, Emily Claus reminds credit unions not to be led astray by flashier and more expensive days, but to focus on the true meaning of the holiday.
America’s Credit Unions Advocating for Credit Unions to be Authorized Trump Account Providers
America’s Credit Unions has sent a letter to the Treasury Department advocating that credit unions be authorized servicers of the new “Trump Accounts” once they are rolled out, reports Emily Claus.
10 Years Later: How Much Have You Changed?
As we encroach on the end of another year, Bo McDonald reflects on the changes in technology and banking in the last decade and asks if our marketing has kept up with the tide or fallen behind on the times.
2025: A Payments Innovation
Looking to the future of payments, Joshua Velasquez examines payment methods credit unions need to be getting on board with sooner rather than later, especially as cash becomes increasingly obsolete.
Establishing a Small Credit Union Resource Center
In a world where the industry is losing small credit unions to mergers and failing to keep up the creation of new credit unions, Walter Merkle proposes the creation of a small credit union resource center to support credit unions in helping one another.
CFPB Running Out of Funding Runway
The Justice Department recently ruled that as the Federal Reserve has no profits from which to draw funding, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau does not currently have a means of legally acquiring funding, which is poised to run out in 2026. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports.
Two Credit Union Initiatives Challenged by Current Events
In an era where credit unions want to jump in on the latest trends and capitalize on new markets, Chip Filson reminds credit unions of the wisdom in knowing when to say no to products, services, and leadership decisions that don’t align with the mission of the credit union.
Every Credit Union Is a Cooperative, But Not Every CUSO Is a Cooperative
Patrick Sickels details the difference between cooperative CUSOs and non cooperative CUSOs and why credit unions should be investing in and building the former.
Interchange Fee Lawsuit Reaches Settlement
A twenty-year lawsuit between Visa, Mastercard, and US merchants on interchange fees has finally reached a settlement, Emily Claus reports.
Beyond Social Media: How Credit Unions Can Better Support and Service Veterans
In honor of Veteran’s Day, Alex Flemings examines how credit unions can support our nation’s veterans, not just with words, but with job opportunities, lending opportunities, and more.
