Increasing Financial Literacy in Students: Credit Union of Texas Opens SMART Branch
Credit Union of Texas, in an effort to increase financial education amongst students, has created an encompassing financial literacy program consisting of student-run SMART branches and student financial coaches. Emily Claus explains.
How Are Credit Unions Different from Banks? Three Powerful Words
Chip Filson sums up the credit union difference in three words and remarks on how living up to those three words should be the mission of each credit union.
The Current State of Financial Literacy
As we head into Financial Literacy Month, Emily Claus analyzes the current state of financial literacy in the country in regard to topics such as budgeting, saving, retirement, and loans.
The Berenstain Bears Financial Literacy Program Launches New Cub Website
Credit Union Network for Financial Literacy (CUNFL) announces a new website is designed to help guide children on the path to financial wellness by reinforcing the money management concept Save, Share, Spend, Earn in a fun way!
Affinity Credit Union Offers Free Youth Savings Accounts In Celebration of National Credit Union Youth Month
In celebration of Nation Credit Union Youth Month, Affinity CU is offering free youth savings accounts along with other various rewards.
Can Elections Indicate an Organization’s Relevance for its Members?
Chip Filson analyzes the overwhelming and enthusiastic response to cooperative Inclusiv’s board member election and calls on credit unions to reflect on their own elections and how they might create more interest.
Top Five Reasons Your Credit Union Should Be Using Online Forms
Is your credit union taking advantage of online forms? Kristian Daniel argues you should be and explains what benefits they offer your members and your credit union.
Why Latino Community Credit Union Matters Today
Chip Filson discusses the chartering of Latino Community Credit Union back in 2000 and the way in which it has since exemplified the foundation on which cooperatives are built.
When Will You Need Data-Driven Strategies?
Your credit union may not have a critical need for a data analyst right now, but should you really wait until race day to start working with data-driven strategies? Thomas Hull argues why you should get your credit union off the couch and start data training.
Top 8 Reasons Why You Should Know Who is Earning Dividends
Keegan Daniel explains the benefits of knowing which of your members are getting dividends and which are not, and how this data can allow you to better serve both your credit union and its members.
