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 […]
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 […]
January 4, 2019 By: GREENPATH FINANCIAL WELLNESS If credit card payments make up a big portion of your expenses, paying off debt might be one of the first ways you can save money. High-interest credit card debt is expensive to keep around. That’s probably why more than 30% of New Year’s resolutions are related to […]
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 […]
IAACU QUICK FACTS Data as of 03.31.19 HQ: Bloomington, IL ASSETS: $264.3 Million MEMBERS: 16,630 12-MO SHARE GROWTH: 5.36% 12-MO LOAN GROWTH: 1.01% Throughout our lives we are presented with many choices. Sometimes we are fortunate enough to examine options and pick our “first choice”. Other times the “choice” is made for us. For example, […]
“As I am sure you already know, we are all living projects. From birth to death, one hopes to have made mental progress, one hopes to have matured. Such is much easier said than done, and it is a rather momentous struggle for an individual to break from their norms. Within the transitional period of […]
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 […]
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 […]
What Is Financial Aid for College?
Financial aid includes all funding to help you pay for college, such as scholarships, grants, loans and work-study. To access most aid, you must complete a FAFSA. Today’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 […]
In honor of National Pack Your Lunch Day, we’ve created this helpful infographic that might teach you something about how packing your own lunch can save you a bunch of money each year. Check it out! Note: If you are reading this article from a subscription email, you will need to open the article in a […]
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 […]
