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The September-October edition of The NAFCU Journal is now available online and includes features on how credit unions can strengthen their commercial lending through loan opportunities with the Small Business Administration (SBA) and grow of future members by serving their communities through financial literacy.

The new edition features a Q&A with Rep. Maxine Waters, chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, where she shares insights to her approach as a lawmaker, and her committee's work to ensure a fair playing field for credit unions. Those attending NAFCU's Congressional Caucus this week will get the chance to hear directly from Waters Wednesday. The July-August edition featured a similar Q&A with Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo.

In addition to the articles on participating in SBA loan programs and engaging future members through financial literacy, "Big Moments, Bigger Wallet Share" discusses how products and services focused on major life events can attract and retain members.

Also included are several segments from NAFCU members and employees offering advice and insight into the world of credit unions. Find the rest of the available section online below:

• From the Chair: How strong is your credit union
• The Bottom Line: Cutting the cord with LIBOR
• Executive Spotlight: Timothy Anderson, President/CEO, United States Senate Federal Credit Union
• Management Insight: Lessons From a First-Year CEO
• Compliance Central: IRS Clarifies Excise Tax Reporting Rules for Federal Credit Unions
• Inside NAFCU Services: Honoring Innovative Credit Union Solutions
• From the President's Desk: Setting the Record Straight