Recent Articles
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KodaRoamers Camera Club
The KodaRoamers is a camera club in Bloomington, IL that is celebrating its 50th year! The goal of the club is “to promote and develop our skills in, and appreciation for, the beauties around us...Read More -
Buying Your First Car
Purchasing your first car is a big step towards independence, and a milestone in your adult life. It is an exciting experience, but it’s also an investment that brings responsibility and prepar...Read More -
License Sticker Renewals at IAA CU
As the IAA Credit Union is the go-to place for many of our members to renew their stickers, we want to remind all of our members to check their sticker expirationRead More -
How to Pick a Tablet that’s Just Right
There is a sea of electronics when shopping for a tablet, whether it be for you or someone else. It can be overwhelming when deciding on a purchase as pricey as this. There are a few ways to figure o...Read More -
Congratulations to our superstar, Emily Griffin!
Emily Griffin, our Supervisor of Compliance and Accounting, has recently been highlighted in a Country News Network article by Wes Lind and Patrick Smith. We are honored to present their article here...Read More -
So, What is a “Club” Account?
According to investorwords.com, a club account is defined as “An interest-bearing savings account offered by a financial institution to investors looking to save for a particular purpose, such ...Read More -
Shopping for Kitchen Appliances: Out-Cook all your Neighbors this Holiday Season
The 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 -
Savings and Money Market Accounts versus Certificates
Trying 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 our Art - Jim Lovelace
Jim Lovelace attended Glenwood High School in Chatham, IL, then attended Illinois State University during the late 1970’s. Having virtually no involvement in painting until he was in his mid-fif...Read More -
Scammers Don’t Take Holidays
CU 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 -
Documents to Shred: Prevent Identity Theft
Identity Theft is becoming very easy, as personal information is more readily available on computers. Though some identity thieves still go about taking personal information the old-fashioned ...Read More -
Why Refinance with IAACU?
Refinancing a car is a great option for those who have purchased a vehicle, and are looking for a more competitive rate, or to lower monthly payments. Signs you may want to refinance: Your credit sco...Read More -
About Our Art- J. Swiech
J Swiech is an accomplished artist in a variety of styles and media. She grew up in Bloomington-Normal and graduated from ISU where she studied both theatre and art. Her primary focus and traini...Read More -
17 Tips to Throw a Kid’s Budget-Friendly Birthday Party
Did someone say Happy Birthday? Don’t break the bank to throw a party worth remembering. With a little creativity and do-it-yourself mindset, this budget-friendly bash will be the talk of the t...Read More -
How to Save $1,000 by Christmas
We’re nearly four months away from the most wonderful time of the year. This is your year to enjoy gift-giving, not stress over it! The good news: start now and save $1000 to spend by December!...Read More -
Too Old for Back-to-School Sales? Think Again!
You may not be on the market for a graphing calculator, and you probably needed a permission for field trips when you last needed a glue stick. Though you may not be shopping for “school suppli...Read More -
Don't Break the Budget! Tips for Back to School Shopping.
I remember a time when my school shopping list only included a backpack, a lunch box, a notebook and a pencil. Unfortunately, school supply lists now seem to be a mile long. Rather than spendi...Read More -
Dollars and Sense Checking!
By the time your teen is, well, a teenager, they should be ready to manage a simple bank account. While there is no specific age a child will be mature enough for a debit card, teens (if they have be...Read More -
Eyes Wide Open to Credit Unions
CU QUICK FACTS IAACU Data as of 06.30.19 HQ: Bloomington, IL ASSETS: $261.6M MEMBERS: 16,773 BRANCHES: 3 12-MO SHARE GROWTH: 3.3% 12-MO LOAN GROWTH: 5.2% Periodically I find myself in a casual non-wor...Read More -
A Sense of Place
Doug Johnson is a local artist who grew up in the Bloomington/Normal, IL area. He is a graduate of Normal Community High School and earned a master’s degree in Studio Art from Illinois State Uni...Read More
