One State, a Credit Union CEO, and Financial Literacy
This Financial Literacy Month, Chip Filson shares the story of how the state of Kentucky is working to increase financial education within the school system and how one credit union CEO is stepping up to the plate to support these efforts.
Financial Literacy Month 2024 Kicks Off
As Financial Literacy Month 2024 kicks off, Emily Claus shares the origins of the event, why it’s more important now than ever, and why credit unions need to be getting involved. Need some ideas on how to participate? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered there too.
Too Much of a Good Thing: The Net Worth Balancing Act
Credit unions need to maintain a certain net worth ratio to be considered well-capitalized, and many go above and beyond to ensure the safety of their institution. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo wonders whether it is possible to be too safe when managing net worth.
Credit Union Ownership Education and Assuming the Obvious
In an effort to educate their members on all things financial wellness, credit unions are often in danger of skipping over how they can educate their members as owners. Emily Claus discusses the importance of ownership education and how credit unions can teach “the obvious.”
April Heralds in Financial Literacy Month
April marks the start of Financial Literacy Month, where credit unions, schools, and financial institutions alike work to improve financial education across the country. Emily Claus details the history of the event, how credit unions are celebrating this year, and how you can get in on all the festitivites!
