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 […]
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 […]
Doug 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 University. He also holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in painting from Northern Illinois University. “The traditional techniques of painting, […]
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 […]
Too Old for Back-to-School Sales? Think Again!
You may not be on the market for a graphing calculator, and you probably needed a permission for field trips when you last needed a glue stick. Though you may not be shopping for “school supplies,” you may in fact find yourself in luck this back-to-school season! Take advantage of deals on home goods, clothes, […]
Don’t Break the Budget! Tips for Back to School Shopping.
I 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 spending an arm and a leg for your little one, prep for the new year with these 5 simple tips! […]
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 […]
