2014 Grow and Go Event Photos

Eyes Wide Open to Credit Unions

CU 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-work discussion which eventually touches on what I do for a living. As I try to explain what a credit union is, the […]

About Our Art- J. Swiech

 J 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 training were in graphite, colored pencil, and watercolor.   All of the paintings in this collection have been completed in the last […]

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 […]

17 Tips to Throw a Kid’s Budget-Friendly Birthday Party

Did 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 town. These 17 tips and tricks will help you plan a party that’s cost effective, innovative, and FUN!   Create a Budget Birthday parties […]

How to Save $1,000 by Christmas

We’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! Setting a goal and having a strategy is your path to success!   Here are your 4 steps to […]

Purchasing a New Home with IAACU

Homeownership may be one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make, and for that reason you shouldn’t just “jump” into it. At IAACU you will always receive: Personalized Service Easy to Contact Low Fees All loans are serviced in house Nick Brooks, Vice President of Lending, has some insight of what to do […]

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 […]