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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 -
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 -
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 -
Benefits to Refinancing Your Vehicle at Your Credit Union
Feb 18, 2019Most all of us are creatures of habit. When we buy a car, so many of us just go to a showroom or two, pick out a vehicle and let the dealer handle the financing. We shop harder for a loaf of fresh bre...Read More about Benefits to Refinancing Your Vehicle at Your Credit Union -
Skimmers and Fraud Claims
Dec 11, 2018The holidays are an especially popular time for skimmers, the devices used in ATMs and gas station pumps to steal credit and debit card information. Fraudsters target gas station skimmers during...Read More about Skimmers and Fraud Claims -
Our Favorite Financial Life Hacks
May 29, 2018The journey to financial wellness is one filled with all sorts of new discoveries. Once you commit to turning your financial life around, you’ll discover more about yourself, such as your true n...Read More about Our Favorite Financial Life Hacks -
Financial Literacy for Kids
May 15, 2018As part of our Financial Literacy Month blog series, and in celebration of Take Your Child to Work Day, we’re talking about ways to educate children about finances. Remember, it’s never to...Read More about Financial Literacy for Kids -
Stress and Spending
Mar 30, 2018As we move deeper into 2018, the magic of the holiday may have worn off, and many of our New Year’s resolutions are becoming faded memories. The pace of our working lives becoming more and ...Read More about Stress and Spending -
Traveling Soon? Read This!
Mar 25, 2018While on vacation has your debit or credit card been blocked or have you received a phone call stating your card has been blocked? This call is usually from the IAA Credit Union Plastics Department or...Read More about Traveling Soon? Read This! -
Before You Pack Your Bags...
Mar 19, 2018My son is traveling to Jamaica for Spring Break this year and you may be surprised at the first words of advice I gave him: call your financial institution and let them know your plans! By calli...Read More about Before You Pack Your Bags... -
Have questions? We have answers: Mortgage Edition
Mar 15, 2018You’re buying a home and looking for a mortgage. You want the best rate (of course), good service, and a reliable lender. But where do you start? If you’ve always suspected that the credi...Read More about Have questions? We have answers: Mortgage Edition -
Thinking About a Health Savings Account?
Feb 7, 2018What is an HSA you ask? An HSA is an account that you can put away money to offset qualified medical expenses that are not covered by insurance. Here at the IAA Credit Union we have offered HSA’...Read More about Thinking About a Health Savings Account? -
New Year, New You!
Jan 2, 201810 Ways to Trick Yourself Into Saving Liz Weston April 18, 201 Saving money isn’t that hard. What’s hard is keeping money saved. It’...Read More about New Year, New You! -
Know What You are Clicking On
Dec 5, 2017If in doubt, just don't click (or tap). That is the best advice I can give you regarding you and your security online. Whether you receive an email, text message or a browser pop-up: if you aren’...Read More about Know What You are Clicking On -
'Tis the Season!
Nov 15, 2017During the holidays, many of us spend more money and purchase more items than any other time of the year. Because the number of transactions we are involved in during this busy shopping season is...Read More about 'Tis the Season! -
Same Day ACH Payment Processing
Sep 7, 2017How it works: New capabilities of Same Day ACH (electronic payments) will become effective this upcoming September to allow financial institutions and businesses to move to a faster processing environ...Read More about Same Day ACH Payment Processing
