FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Lauren Williams – CUNA Communications; (202) 626-7642; lwilliams@cuna.coop
Washington, DC (July 9, 2018) – America's credit unions and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection share a common mission to build a strong foundation for consumer health through financial education. Credit Union National Association (CUNA) encourages the Bureau to utilize financial education programs that help guide consumer behavior.
One recommendation CUNA presented to the Bureau is partnering with the National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) in its consumer education efforts.
"Consumer education is proactive, not reactive, and should be the default for the Bureau when addressing issues with consumer financial services or industry practices. More can and should be accomplished with the Bureau’s consumer financial education efforts," the letter reads. "Indeed, CUNA and the Foundation are both able and willing partners in consumer education initiatives implemented by the Bureau."
CUNA lists several demonstrated programs from the Foundation to support financial well-being, literacy and outreach:
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