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Tips for Healthy Money Habits
Feb 9, 2022Think positive about your financial situation in the coming year! Keep these tips in mind when planning out your goals for 2024 and beyond.Read More about Tips for Healthy Money Habits -
5 Tips to Jump-Start Your Savings Plan
Feb 4, 2022Whether it’s the struggle of delaying immediate rewards for greater benefit in the future or an unexpected expense, people looking to build successful savings habit often run up against these very human challenges. To help manage these realities, here are five tips we suggest to jump-start your savings.Read More about 5 Tips to Jump-Start Your Savings Plan -
Fraudulent Social Media Posts
Nov 12, 2021As the holidays get closer, so do the scammers. Recently, IAACU has seen an increase in fraudulent social media reviews. In these reviews, the profiler is commenting about a great investment opportunity they’ve found.Read More about Fraudulent Social Media Posts -
Holiday Scams; How to recognize and avoid falling victim to them
Nov 4, 2021As with any interactions online, it comes with inherent risks – especially in a year where online shopping is a preferred form of holiday shopping for many. Here at IAACU we pride ourselves in being there for our members and have some tips and tricks to help you steer clear of various holiday scams and identity theft!Read More about Holiday Scams; How to recognize and avoid falling victim to them -
Money Lessons at Every Age
Feb 22, 2021Teaching children of all ages about finances in today world's changing world. From cash, debit card, credit cards and checking accounts.Read More about Money Lessons at Every Age -
Debt Free for the New Year
Dec 21, 2020The good news is, there are ways to pay down your balance and get on the road to becoming debt free in 2021!Read More about Debt Free for the New Year -
Shopping for Kitchen Appliances: Out-Cook all your Neighbors this Holiday Season
Nov 13, 2019The Holiday Season is upon us! Whether you're hosting Thanksgiving, throwing a holiday party, or baking cookies for Santa, the right kitchen appliances can make a huge difference! Though buying or fi...Read More about Shopping for Kitchen Appliances: Out-Cook all your Neighbors this Holiday Season -
Savings and Money Market Accounts versus Certificates
Nov 1, 2019Trying to save money and not sure of the best place to hold your funds? Savings accounts, Money Market accounts and Share Certificate of Deposits (CDs) are all great avenues to save money for ...Read More about Savings and Money Market Accounts versus Certificates -
Scammers Don’t Take Holidays
Oct 22, 2019CU QUICK FACTS IAACU Data as of 09.30.19 HQ: Bloomington, IL ASSETS: $264.1M MEMBERS: 16,871 BRANCHES: 3 12-MO SHARE GROWTH: 6.10% 12-MO LOAN GROWTH: 6.28% As we enter the 2019 Holiday Season,...Read More about Scammers Don’t Take Holidays -
Fintech @ IAACU
Jan 10, 2017Fintech apps (Financial Technology Applications) like Apple, Samsung and Android Pay are changing the way we buy stuff. For example, you can now merely hold your smart watch or phone near the Card Re...Read More about Fintech @ IAACU -
Don't Be Fooled!
Nov 7, 2016Too often, people of all ages receive notification that they just WON money from Reader’s Digest, Publisher’s Clearing House, or phony lottery…and they JUST need to pay the taxes to ...Read More about Don't Be Fooled! -
A Good Time to Leave Big Banks
Oct 19, 2016Recently a prominent big bank has been in the news for opening as many as 2 million accounts without the customer’s permission. Do customers have to grin-and-bear such unethical behavior? ...Read More about A Good Time to Leave Big Banks -
Financial Tips by Age Group
May 17, 2016By Katie Bossler, GreenPath Personal Finance Counselor There are two “golden rules” in personal finance that apply, regardless of how old you are: 1) live within your means, and ...Read More about Financial Tips by Age Group -
Financial Literacy Leads to Financial Well-Being
Apr 18, 2016Financial Literacy Month is not just about financial literacy—it’s also about financial well-being. April is National Financial Literacy Month, a good time to emphasize IAACU’s commi...Read More about Financial Literacy Leads to Financial Well-Being -
America Saves Week: A Reality!
Feb 29, 2016You may have heard some of the buzz last week around America Saves Week (#ASW). Running each year since 2007, the week is an opportunity for institutions promote good savings behavior and a...Read More about America Saves Week: A Reality! -
Don't Let ATM Fees Break Your Budget
Feb 9, 2016At GreenPath, we remind our clients of some of the obvious ways to save money: pack your lunch a few days a week, cut back on the gourmet coffee and stick to your budget. Also, we remin...Read More about Don't Let ATM Fees Break Your Budget -
Tips to Avoid Overspending
Jan 22, 2016With New Year's Resolutions slowly fading, you can jump start your Financial Fitness by starting some budgeting. You can begin by analyzing your expenses over the last year, or you can start simple by...Read More about Tips to Avoid Overspending