Building Bridges: Credit Unions Empowering LMI Communities Toward Financial Prosperity
Financial literacy efforts cannot and should not be constrained to the month of April, it needs to be core principle, ingrained into the credit union’s mission and practiced daily, says Kelli Holloway.
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.
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.
Lions and Tigers and Bear Markets, Oh My!
It’s Financial Literacy Month and Esteban Camargo is back at it, seeking to expand his own financial literacy, and hopefully share some of that newfound knowledge with you, are dear reader. Kicking things off for 2025 is a look at bear and bull markets and how they affect credit unions.
Financial Literacy Month: Supporting Members in Uncertain Economic Times
As we head into Financial Literacy Month, Emily Claus encourages credit unions to step up beyond their typical methods and work harder than ever to meet members where they are with the education and products they need in these uncertain economic times.
Empowering Members Through Education
With banking technology and member needs ever-evolving, Jeffrey Kusler shares how Journey Federal Credit Union is using their new role—the Navigator—to help their members meet their goals.
Building Wealth in Low and Moderate Income Communities
Renée Sattiewhite of the African American Credit Union Coalition shares how credit unions can focus on building wealth in moderate to low income communities through financial education, debt management support, and investment opportunities.
California Credit Union League and State Legislature Establish Financial Literacy Curriculum for Youth
As the importance of financial education is being increasingly understood, Robert Wilson of the California Credit Union League shares the recent success their league has had in supporting financial education legislation and the benefits the program will bring.
Financial Wellness: The Heart of the Credit Union
In today’s economic climate, where 42% of Americans are living on survival budgets, credit unions have never been more critical to helping consumers achieve financial freedom. CUSO Magazine’s Emily Claus sat down with financial wellness champion Jamie Strayer to learn about how she’s transforming financial wellness across the country and how credit unions can work to put financial wellness at the heart of the credit union.
