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Protecting Your Identity and Finances in Light of the Equifax Breach

The staff at IAACU has received a lot of questions regarding the recent Equifax data breach.   Though there have been many high profile breaches (Target, Ebay, JP Morgan Chase, Home Depot – to name a few), this one seems unprecedented due to the number of people affected combined with the amount and type of personal […]

Marc Making: Artists of Marcfirst

Marcfirst is a local agency dedicated to supporting adults with developmental disabilities. Earlier this year, Marcfirst and University Galleries at Illinois State University collaborated to give these men and women the chance to create paintings, drawings, and other forms of artwork. During a series of workshops, Marcfirst Arts Coordinator, Iga Puchalska guided the artists through […]

The Garden – Fresh Bounty of Summer….

BBQ’s and cookouts aren’t just about hamburgers and hotdogs anymore. We are in the middle of summer when the fruits and vegetables are at their peak so why not use them in as many delicious recipes as you can. Take advantage during the summer months of the produce stands, local farmer’s market and even your […]

Ohhhh So Good…

Nothing is better than throwing something together in a slow cooker, going to work and coming home to the fantastic aroma of a hearty home cooked meal. If you don’t have a slow cooker you need to consider getting one! They make life much easier on those busy days when you come home tired or […]

Same Day ACH Payment Processing

How 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 environment. Beginning September 15, 2017, Same Day ACH payment processing will be available for both credit and debit entries enabling the same-day processing of ACH payments. […]

Spring Cleaning Your Finances

By Andrew Johnson     GreenPath Communications Springtime means opening the windows, sweeping out the dust from over the winter and starting anew. It is also the opportune time to clean out your wallet or purse, that junk drawer full of receipts and those overflowing file cabinets. But where to begin? Sweep it Go through your wallet […]

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 […]