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What Is Financial Aid for College?
Mar 31, 2020Today’s skyrocketing college tuition prices mean most families can’t afford the whole bill on their own. Financial aid can help fill in the gaps. Here we explain everything you need ...Read More about What Is Financial Aid for College? -
What to Do If Your Income Is Interrupted or Lost Unexpectedly: 5 Financial Steps to Take If You Can’t Work
Mar 30, 2020As COVID-19 spreads in the U.S., people all over the country are beginning to feel its financial impact. For the first time since the 1960s, people potentially exposed to the coronavirus are being as...Read More about What to Do If Your Income Is Interrupted or Lost Unexpectedly: 5 Financial Steps to Take If You Can’t Work -
What to Do If Your Credit Score Has Fallen – 5 Tips
Mar 23, 2020Your credit score can affect your life in a lot of ways, from whether you are eligible for a loan or credit card, or qualified for a security clearance. If your credit score has fallen or you w...Read More about What to Do If Your Credit Score Has Fallen – 5 Tips -
How Goes It
Jan 22, 2020IAACU QUICK FACTS Data as of 12.31.19 HQ: Bloomington, IL ASSETS: $274.1 Million MEMBERS: 16,855 12-MO SHARE GROWTH: 8.39% 12-MO LOAN GROWTH: 6.83% How Goes It One of the Air Force Units in whi...Read More about How Goes It -
Buying Your First Car
Dec 30, 2019Purchasing 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 about Buying Your First Car -
License Sticker Renewals at IAA CU
Dec 13, 2019As 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 about License Sticker Renewals at IAA CU -
How to Pick a Tablet that’s Just Right
Dec 12, 2019There 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 about How to Pick a Tablet that’s Just Right -
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 -
About our Art - Jim Lovelace
Oct 29, 2019Jim 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 about About our Art - Jim Lovelace -
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 -
Documents to Shred: Prevent Identity Theft
Oct 18, 2019Identity 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 about Documents to Shred: Prevent Identity Theft -
About Our Art- J. Swiech
Sep 6, 2019J 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 about About Our Art- J. Swiech -
17 Tips to Throw a Kid’s Budget-Friendly Birthday Party
Sep 4, 2019Did 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 about 17 Tips to Throw a Kid’s Budget-Friendly Birthday Party -
How to Save $1,000 by Christmas
Aug 28, 2019We’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 about How to Save $1,000 by Christmas -
Don't Break the Budget! Tips for Back to School Shopping.
Aug 14, 2019I 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 about Don't Break the Budget! Tips for Back to School Shopping. -
Dollars and Sense Checking!
Aug 7, 2019By 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 about Dollars and Sense Checking! -
Eyes Wide Open to Credit Unions
Jul 26, 2019CU 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 about Eyes Wide Open to Credit Unions -
A Sense of Place
Jul 26, 2019Doug 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 about A Sense of Place -
Mothers are Financial Leaders
May 9, 2019By: Greenpath Financial Wellness At GreenPath, this Mother’s Day we are celebrating the role mothers play in the financial lives of their families. Mothers are Financial Leaders! Mother...Read More about Mothers are Financial Leaders