NCUA Board Finalizes 2024-2025 and Central Liquidity Facility Budgets
Following its October budget proposal and subsequent commenting period, the NCUA Board has approved the 2024-2025 and Central Liquidity Budgets, reports CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo.
The Dangers of Rumination
Reflection is a powerful tool that can be used to better ourselves and our work. However, athlete and CEO Liz Winninger advises against reflecting to the point of rumination, which can have the opposite effect and end up demotivating employees.
Credit Unions and the Evolution of “Buy Now Pay Later” Lending
Chip Filson dives into the history of buy now, pay later and how the practice—and those who use it—has changed over the decades.
How Can Today’s Automotive Trends Help Credit Unions Refocus Their Membership Growth Strategies For 2024?
In order to prepare their growth strategies for 2024, Mark Edmundson offers a view of past and current trends in the automotive industry and what said trends might signal for the upcoming year.
Should You Be Educating Your Members on Debit and Credit Card Fraud?
While financial institutions are typically up-to-date on the latest fraud types and scams, members are not. Heather French encourages credit unions to continuously educate members on various fraud types they might encounter and offers advice on what steps the credit union can take to prevent fraud.
Cooking with CUSO Mag: Desjardins and Madeleines
In this brand new exclusive series from CUSO Magazine, Esteban Camargo bridges the gap of credit union history and food blog… Learn about the life of French-Canadian Alphonse Desjardins before baking a fresh batch of delicious madeleines.
Software Development: Turning A Car Into An Airplane
On the surface, software design can seem straightforward: build the tools your clients need. But Dawn Moore explains that the process is much more complex than it may seem, especially when you’re asked to turn a car into a plane!
House Passes Resolution of Disapproval for CFPB’s Section 1071 Rule
The House has passed a resolution of disapproval for the CFPB’s rule on Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act, which would require credit unions to collect data on certain applications for credit. Emily Claus reports on the rule and what the next steps are.
The Wisdom of Elders
Chip Filson shares the perspective of retired credit union CEO John Tippets and how his change in positions has led to new appreciation for the industry as well as the unique ability to observe trends and changes with fresh eyes.
The Rise of Pig Butchering Scams
As bad actors consistently seek out new ways to scam money from your members, it is important to stay informed. AJ Schalk details the latest tactic—the Pig Butchering scam—and how you can spot the warning signs that a member has fallen prey.