Budgeting for the Budget
There’s more prep and planning needed when making a budget than most people realize, and there are many items and considerations that go unaccounted for. Amber Jecks offers tools and tips on how to create a budget that meets your goals and plans for the unexpected.
Reporting Coop Success In the Glare of Live Market Updates
While required to complete monthly and quarterly financial reports, few credit unions will publicly share the results of said reports. Chip Filson takes issue with this decision, which he says undermines the rights of member-owners and limits transparency.
2024: What’s in Store for the Credit Union Industry?
As we step into 2024, David Baumann reports on where the industry is headed and what big moves from major players such as the NCUA, the newly formed America’s Credit Unions, Congress, and the CFPB we can expect.
Why Credit Unions are the Best Financial Institutions for Gen Z
Gen Z isn’t as much of a mystery as we’d like to believe. In fact, their needs from a financial institution are fairly straightforward. Ashley LomBombard shares what motivates younger generations when choosing a financial institution and how your credit union can ensure you’re number one on their list!
The Importance of Standard Operating Procedures
Creating a set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for any position can be time-consuming, but the effort is worth the outcome. Annalise Runkel details just a few of the benefits SOPs bring an organization and why updating them is critical.
Nussle Report Provides New Details on America’s Credit Unions
Following the formation of America’s Credit Unions, President and CEO of the organization, Jim Nussle, has spoken up about the group’s plans and goals moving forward, as well as how they are already advocating for credit unions within the industry. Emily Claus reports.
How a Black Barber in Little Rock, Arkansas Started a Credit Union
Chip Filson shares the story of Arlo Washington, an Arkansas barber who undertook the task of forming a credit union to support his local community.
Engaging Remote Workers: Three Tips from a CEO
In the years since the pandemic, it has become abundantly clear that remote work is here to stay. But how can employers and employees make the best of it and ensure things run smoothly? University Credit Union CEO David Tuyo offers three tips to help make remote work as beneficial as possible.
Top 10 CUSO Magazine Articles of 2023
As we move into 2024, the CUSO Magazine team took a moment to reflect on 2023 by sharing the most widely read articles of the year.
America’s Credit Unions Officially Launches
New industry advocacy group, American’s Credit Unions was officially formed on January 1st, ushering a great start to the new year for credit unions. Emily Claus reports on the organization’s plans for the year, new leaders, and how credit unions can stay in-the-know.
