Proposed Budget Cuts Would Slash CDFI Discretionary Awards
The FY2026 budget proposal from President Trump would eliminate the Community Development Financial Institution Fund’s discretionary awards and require the CDFI Fund to allocate 60 percent of loans and investments to rural communities, reports Esteban Camargo.
An Annual Meeting that Owners Stand in Line to Attend
Chip Filson asks what your credit union is doing to create excitement about annual meetings, and shares two examples, big and small, if organizations doing their best to respect their owners.
Aligning Cybersecurity with Business Objectives for Credit Unions
When considering cybersecurity needs, Steve Soukup encourages credit unions to build a robust plan that takes into account all possibilities and involves every team in the organization, not just IT.
Financial Literacy Matters to All Generations
Financial literacy isn’t just for the youngest among our members, says CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo. As we wrap up Financial Literacy Month, we are reminded that there are members at all life stages that can use help planning for the future and protecting savings.
Losing the Language Barrier: Credit Union of Texas Launches Todos Unidos
To better meet the needs of Texas’s underserved Hispanic/Latino population, the Credit Union of Texas has launched Todos Unidos, its Spanish-language brand. Emily Claus sat down with the team to learn more about the creation of the brand and how it meets the needs of their community.
Lawsuit Filed Over NCUA Board Member Firings
Former NCUA Board Members Todd Harper and Tanya Otsuka have filed a lawsuit in response to their early dismissals from the agency by President Trump on April 15th, arguing the move violates the Federal Credit Union Act and is an overreach of executive power, Emily Claus reports.
How TikTok Conquered Financial Literacy (And How You Can Too)
As credit unions work to figure out the best way to provide financial literacy education to their members, Emily Claus shares where exactly those members are already getting their information, why it works for them, and why its time for credit unions to join in.
How AI Can Help Your Credit Union Uphold Financial Literacy
As we wrap up Financial Literacy Month, Jake Tyler shares how your credit union can use AI to solve unique issues facing certain members and support them in their financial education.
NCUA Argues One Board Member Constitutes a Quorum
The NCUA has released its first official statement since the firings of board members Tanya Otsuka and Todd Harper, stating its belief that remaining board member Kyle Hauptman constitutes as a quorum and is able to perform all board functions on his own, Emily Claus reports.
What Trump’s Removal of NCUA Board Members Means and Actions Now Needed
Chip Filson speaks out against the recent firings of NCUA board members Tanya Otsuka and Todd Harper, and calls for credit unions to begin taking action to protect the industry and the NCUA’s status as an independent regulator.
