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Living the IAACU Mission

IAACU QUICK FACTS Data as of 12.31.18 HQ: Bloomington, IL ASSETS: $252.4 Million MEMBERS: 16,525 12-MO SHARE GROWTH: 4.67% 12-MO LOAN GROWTH: 0.67%   The IAA Credit Union’s mission is to “Build Financial Relationships to Enrich Members’ Lives.” This statement is important because it articulates the purpose of this institution to our team, to our […]

Mandy Roeing Fine Art

Mandy Roeing resides in Downs, Illinois with her husband and their two daughters. Mandy began her art career in 2001, when her love of animals and passion for painting merged through commissioned pet portraits. She enjoys capturing the individual personality and spirit of animals in a piece that connects a person to the bond they […]

Inspiration for a Healthier Lifestyle…

For many people, healthy eating is a chore…but it doesn’t have to be! There are so many delicious recipes out there that your whole family will enjoy. The key is to make sure that you are making nutritious choices and use fresh ingredients. If you make recipes from scratch, you will avoid the processed stuff […]

Appetizers Anyone?

Fall is here and it’s the perfect time of year to serve appetizers to a crowd! For football season, you need delicious tailgating food. Try serving a new appetizer after each quarter to keep it fun and interesting.  Or, the next time you’re sitting around a fire with your friends enjoying the weather, serve them […]

How to Raise Financially Healthy Kids

As a parent, you may be wondering how you can set your children up for financial success? Here are some tips that will show you how to raise financially healthy kids. Talk About Money Let’s change the narrative around money.  You can introduce the concept of money to your kids at an early age. As […]

Our Favorite Financial Life Hacks

The 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 needs and wants. You’ll also figure out some interesting and simple cost saving strategies—or life hacks—that you can carry with you for life. […]

Applying for Student Loans: Federal and Private

TEDDY NYKIEL March 24, 2016    Student loans aren’t created equal. Some are federal, some are private, some are designed to help financially needy borrowers, some offer lower rates or important borrower protections. Many students have to combine different types of loans to cover their college costs. “I am a huge fan of comparing what […]

America Saves Week: A Reality!

You 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 chance for individuals to assess their own saving status. There are six main focus points for the 2016 America Saves Week. As your preferred […]