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.
Building a Better Workplace
In the half-decade since the pandemic, the way employees view their work culture and the expectations they have from their workplace have changed drastically. Amber Overla shares her top ten tips for creating a work enviornment that pioritizes values and mission and drives employee satisfaction.
The Tips and Tricks of Building a Banner
Marketing and design expert Addie Mueller reveals the dos and don’ts of designing a banner for your credit union website and everything you should consider to make its execution as successful as possible.
Managers: This Is Your Circus and These Are Your Monkeys
As a manager, are you trusting in your team members and helping them to grow, or are you micromanaging? Ashley Melder offers insight into how a leader’s management style can impact their team as well as employee retention, and where managers should be willing to step in or step back.
