I am a credit union member.

That's right-the $5 deposit in my savings account gives me an ownership share in the organization and the right to vote in its elections.

I opened the account the day after I started as a full-time staffer at Credit Union Times, figuring that I had better walk the walk if I was going to talk the talk. Using an online locator recommended by a commenter on our Credit Union Exchange blog, I found a credit union with a community charter that included my home county.

Complete your profile to continue reading and get FREE access to CUTimes.com, part of your ALM digital membership.

  • Critical CUTimes.com information including comprehensive product and service provider listings via the Marketplace Directory, CU Careers, resources from industry leaders, webcasts, and breaking news, analysis and more with our informative Newsletters.
  • Exclusive discounts on ALM and CU Times events.
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including Law.com and GlobeSt.com.
NOT FOR REPRINT

© 2024 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.