A History of Credit Unions Part 5: Where We Are Today

A History of Credit Unions Part 5: Where We Are Today

The conclusion of our five-part history of credit unions takes us to a head-to-head confrontation with the banking industry in the 90s and the impact of the Great Recession on credit unions.

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A History of Credit Unions Part 4: Rapid Growth and the NCUA

A History of Credit Unions Part 4: Rapid Growth and the NCUA

Part 4 of this credit union history series explores the formation of the National Credit Union Association in 1970, the rapid growth of credit union assets over the course of the next decade, and the changes in credit union services and policies that would lead to a confrontation with the banking industry…

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A History of Credit Unions Part 3: Credit Unions Go National

A History of Credit Unions Part 3: Credit Unions Go National

In part three of his series on the history of credit unions, Esteban Camargo details how credit unions made their way to the U.S., became written into law via the Federal Credit Union Act, and began to flourish.

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A Past and Present Story to Make Every Credit Union Member Proud

A Past and Present Story to Make Every Credit Union Member Proud

Continuing Credit Union History Month, Chip Filson reflects back on Latino Community Credit Union’s example on how credit unions should lead with a passion for cooperative movement at heart.

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A History of Credit Unions Part 1: European Origins

A History of Credit Unions Part 1: European Origins

As a part of Credit Union History Month, Esteban Camargo revives his History of Credit Union series, delving into the creation of our industry, going all the way back to it’s European origins in Part One.

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Cooking with CUSO Mag: Desjardins and Madeleines

Cooking with CUSO Mag: Desjardins and Madeleines

In this brand new exclusive series from CUSO Magazine, Esteban Camargo bridges the gap of credit union history and food blog… Learn about the life of French-Canadian Alphonse Desjardins before baking a fresh batch of delicious madeleines.

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From Pencil to Paperless: Changes in Accounting Technology

From Pencil to Paperless: Changes in Accounting Technology

Becky Frankowski reflects on 30 years in accounting, how systems and technologies have changed during her tenure, and what concerns there might be surrounding these changes.

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Jeanne D’Arc: A 110 Year Perspective on Sustaining Co-op Success

Jeanne D’Arc: A 110 Year Perspective on Sustaining Co-op Success

Chip Filson analyzes Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union’s 110 years of service and commitment to the community, along with lessons other credit unions can take away from its success.

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What Can We Learn from the Oldest FCUs?

What Can We Learn from the Oldest FCUs?

22 of the 100 original charters the NCUA granted after the passage of the Federal Credit Union Act are still in business—a rate almost double that of all FCUs. Chip Filson ponders the reason behind this and what lessons we can take from history.

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The History of Check Processing

The History of Check Processing

Take a trip down memory lane with Scott Page as he reflects on the history of check processing and the journey to get it where it is now.

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