Inside Cornerstone
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Cornerstone’s Caroline Willard to interview Soledad O’Brien at CUNA GAC
Cornerstone League President/CEO Caroline Willard will be front and center at the virtual 2021 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference on March 3 when she interviews broadcast journalist and nationally syndicated weekly talk show host Soledad O’Brien. -
March 1 deadline for Foundation CU Development and Chapter grants
Don’t miss your opportunity to apply for grants offered through the Cornerstone Foundation. True to its mission of “Empowering People to Improve Their Financial Well-Being,” the Foundation supports credit unions in three main areas. -
Pandemic shines a light on need to help members with investments
For more than a decade, the need for retirement savings and the level of focus needed on an individual’s investment plans has changed dramatically. -
University FCU names new executives
University Federal Credit Union (UFCU) has named four people to executive positions. -
Education First FCU puts education first with 48K donation
Education First Federal Credit Union recently donated $48,000 to 128 local schools in Southeast Texas. The donations were made by the credit union’s members through its “We’re Paying It Forward” program.
Upcoming Events
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Webinar: Deposit Growth & Member Affordability
OnlineSuccess in 2026 requires a dual-focus strategy: securing the liquidity necessary for growth while remaining a steadfast partner in member affordability. This session explores how to move beyond traditional, fragmented data to gain a 360-degree view of a member's financial life. -
Sabine Chapter Leadership Roundtable
Port Neches, TXThe Sabine Chapter Leadership Roundtable will feature an engaging discussion on industry trends, shared challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of credit unions. -
Dallas & Fort Worth Chapters Meeting
Grand Prairie, TXJoin the crossover event for the Dallas Chapter and Fort Worth Chapter of Credit Unions as you get a chance to connect, collaborate, and stay informed with your peers from both chapters! This year, we're excited to welcome Mike Saylor of Blackswan Security who will dive into today’s hottest cybersecurity topics, offering insights that matter to all of us. This link goes to the Fort Worth Chapter registration. -
Webinar: The Psychology of Financial Decisions: Understanding Client Behavior for Better Outcomes
OnlineIn this session, Money Habitudes explores the psychological factors that shape financial decision-making and how they impact clients’ financial health. The class blends theory with practice—examining the role of Identity, the impact of Scarcity, cultural influences, and stress responses that affect money management. -
Webinar: Financial Literacy Month Spotlight: Building Better Money Mindsets with Money Habitudes
OnlineIn this session Money Habitudes will explore how our habits, attitudes, and emotions around money shape financial decisions. Participants will gain practical tools and insights to better understand money behaviors and support healthier financial conversations and outcomes.