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Hard Inquiries vs. Soft Inquiries: What They Really Are, How They Affect Your Credit
Sep 21, 2020Your three-digit credit score will fall when a lender checks your credit reports or credit score, right? And if several lenders all check your credit during the same two-week period, the negative imp...Read More about Hard Inquiries vs. Soft Inquiries: What They Really Are, How They Affect Your Credit -
6 Tips to Manage Your Checking Account
Aug 13, 2020Simplify your finances, kick old habits and avoid fees with these simple steps to successRead More about 6 Tips to Manage Your Checking Account -
Looking for Less Financial Stress? Simple Budget Plan for a Happier You.
Aug 1, 2020Will a budget give you less stress about money? The answer may surprise you! Making a budget is a powerful thing. It is a great way to take a step back and relieve uncertainty about spending by makin...Read More about Looking for Less Financial Stress? Simple Budget Plan for a Happier You. -
Pardon Our Dust: Exciting Changes Coming SOON!
Jun 23, 2020If you visit our lobby at 808 IAA Drive over the next five months you may hear faint tapping or see a construction hat or two. This is due to our new renovation project; we ask that you please excuse ...Read More about Pardon Our Dust: Exciting Changes Coming SOON! -
ACH vs Wire vs Electronic Transfer? What is the difference?
May 27, 2020Updated as of: May 26, 2020 We are now living in the 21st century and long ago were the days of writing checks! With the rise of more efficient forms of payment, fewer and fewer checks are being...Read More about ACH vs Wire vs Electronic Transfer? What is the difference? -
Understanding Bill Payment
May 27, 2020Bill Pay may be great for paying your bills all in one place, but we know it can be a bit confusing to new users. What is Bill Pay? Online Bill Pay is a great service for you to pay bills without wri...Read More about Understanding Bill Payment -
Update: Upcoming FICO Changes
May 4, 2020Consumers struggling with their finances may need extra help when new scoring models are implemented. FICO adjusts its credit score modeling every few years to adapt to consumer behavior. This summer...Read More about Update: Upcoming FICO Changes -
Coronavirus Scams to Avoid
Apr 17, 2020Here are some scams that have been circulating lately. Click on an image to read more: 1. Beware of bogus products and investments As scammers prey on Coronavi...Read More about Coronavirus Scams to Avoid -
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