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.
Financial Inclusion in Credit Unions: From Mission to Measurable Results
Traditional credit scoring methods often leave out critical context and historical information, keeping members from the loans they need. Yoel Gavloski examines the idea of going beyond the numbers to create an inclusive lending program.
Small Business Lending: Why Now?
Credit union veteran Walter Merkle discusses the benefits that small business lending can bring to credit unions willing to engage with these accounts and how they can get started doing so.
America’s Credit Unions Calls On the NCUA to Provide Regulatory Relief Following New Executive Order
Following the White House’s issuance of the “Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit” Executive Order, America’s Credit Unions is calling on NCUA to begin offering regulatory relief consistent with the Order. CUSO Magazine’s Emily Claus reports.
The Credit Union, the CDC, and the CUSO
Using a real-world example, Mike Hales shares how credit unions can collaborate with CUSOs and Community Development Corporations to better meet the needs of small businesses in their communities.
NCUA Shares Its Supervisory Priorities for 2026
The National Credit Union Administration has published its supervisory priorities for 2026. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports on the areas NCUA examiners will review in the year ahead, and where credit unions should focus its efforts to that effect.
America’s Credit Unions Calls Housing Picture for 2026 “Not Good”
In America’s Credit Unions’ most recent “Economic Update”, Chief Economist Curt Long states the housing market is in recession, diving into the data, and prognosticating on the market in 2026. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports.
Precision or Peril: Why Credit Unions Must Master Lease Calculation Accuracy in a Payment-Driven Market
In a world where car payments have become increasingly unafforable, Tim Yalich discusses the rise of leasing, and why it’s critical for credit unions to master these payment calculations.
Beyond Social Media: How Credit Unions Can Better Support and Service Veterans
In honor of Veteran’s Day, Alex Flemings examines how credit unions can support our nation’s veterans, not just with words, but with job opportunities, lending opportunities, and more.
Would Members Say This About Your AI Chat Service?
In the age of AI everything, Chip Filson issues a reminder to credit unions’ distinguishing factor is strong member service provided through genuine human connection.
