How Credit Scores Shaped Personal Finance in America
Credit scores. We all have one, but why and how did they get started? CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo wraps up Financial Literacy Month by looking at the history of credit scores.
Getting Back to Work: A Member with a 536 FICO Score
Chip Filson shares one member’s story to remind credit unions why they’re here: to provide members with little financial miracles every day.
The Bias Within Lending: Navy Federal and An Outdated System
Navy Federal Credit Union is currently facing a lawsuit for discriminatory lending practices. But is Navy Federal a lone offender? Or is this issue industry-wide? CUSO Magazine’s Emily Claus sat down with Tim Ray, CEO of VeriFast to delve deeper into the issue and discuss industry reform.
You Don’t Have One Credit Score, You Have Many
Contrary to popular belief, no member has “a” credit score, they have several, all of which can vary greatly depending on the scoring system. Pete Winninger compares various scores and methods to help you determine the best fit for your credit union and members.
