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Jul 29, 2024 | 
cuinsight.com | Jennifer Wagner
The ability for credit union advocates to “tell their story” is essential for delivering a powerful message to lawmakers, the media, the community, and consumers. Living out the mission of “people helping people,” credit unions consistently deliver value to their members through the not-for-profit cooperative structure, creating countless stories of assistance and partnership every day. One of the most effective ways to elevate these credit union stories is by backing them up with solid data.
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May 29, 2024 | 
cbpp.org | Jennifer Wagner
These waivers have allowed Medicaid agencies to renew more enrollees through the ex parte process by relying on SNAP information.
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Apr 19, 2024 | 
cuinsight.com | John Pettit |Jordan Freudenberg |Jennifer Wagner
For many, a nagging sense of worry about bills, debt and the elusive security of “enough” hangs heavy in the air. This financial stress, as studies by the American Psychological Association have shown, impacts a staggering 72% of Americans, negatively affecting both well-being and health. With their unique member-centric model and growing commitment to financial wellness programs, credit unions are emerging as champions in the fight for financial security and peace of mind.
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Apr 19, 2024 | 
cuinsight.com | John Pettit |Jordan Freudenberg |Jennifer Wagner
Deciding to attend college comes with anticipation, excitement, and unfortunately, stress — especially when it comes to paying for your higher education. For this year’s college-bound students and their families, that stress may be even greater due to a series of challenges and delays involving the FAFSA. The FAFSA is the gateway to financial aid in the form of federal student loans, grants, work study, and some scholarships.
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Apr 19, 2024 | 
cuinsight.com | John Pettit |Jim Nussle |Jordan Freudenberg |Jennifer Wagner
America’s Credit Unions’ advocacy team was on Capitol Hill Thursday for an event celebrating April as Financial Capability Month. Credit unions do so much to support the financial well-being and resiliency of their members and communities. And many of the staff on Capitol Hill are credit union members and are just as invested in their financial future as your members around the country.
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Apr 19, 2024 | 
cuinsight.com | John Pettit |Jordan Freudenberg |Jennifer Wagner
The House Financial Services Committee voted 28-22 to advance a resolution to repeal the CFPB’s credit card late fee final rule via the Congressional Review Act. America’s Credit Unions strongly supports the resolution, which has also been introduced in the Senate.
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Apr 19, 2024 | 
cuinsight.com | John Pettit |Jennifer Wagner |Jordan Freudenberg |Seth Brickman
Financial education classes aren’t required for high school students to get a diploma in the U.S. for several reasons—all of them really dumb. Here are a few:Standards aren’t standard: High school curricula are often packed with required courses in basic subjects like math, science, English, and history. There’s not a lot of room for other subjects, and financial education may not always be seen as a priority compared to these core subjects.
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Apr 19, 2024 | 
cuinsight.com | Jordan Freudenberg |Jennifer Wagner |John Pettit |Seth Brickman
Over 75% of Americans are financially anxious, which could be due in part to a rising trend of poor financial literacy. Research indicates that while 59% of Baby Boomers meet the criteria for financial literacy, only 36% of Gen Z achieve similar benchmarks. While credit unions have a history of excelling at financial education, integrating financial education into your content creation can build better brand awareness and deepen member relationships.
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Apr 19, 2024 | 
cuinsight.com | Jennifer Wagner |John Pettit |Seth Brickman |Jeff Mortenson
People helping people is a cornerstone of the Credit Union Movement. It’s no surprise that generations after Great Depression-era workers first pooled their financial resources to stand up the credit union model, their families are financially stronger. They have their own homes. They run small businesses. They pursue higher education and other financial ideals. Still, the need is great for financial education to help people navigate their daily lives.
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Jan 29, 2024 | 
cbpp.org | Jennifer Wagner
As 2024 kicks off and the unwinding of Medicaid’s continuous coverage requirement reaches its halfway point, it’s clearer than ever that administrative burdens are leading eligible people to lose coverage. At least 15 million people have lost Medicaid, and nationwide about 71 percent were disenrolled for procedural reasons. That means they lost coverage because they didn’t complete a step in the renewal process, not because they were actually determined to be ineligible.
