Money Smarts Blog

Common credit misconceptions

Oct 26, 2022 Sarah Mason, Assistant Branch Manager

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Pathfinder | Fall 2022

Oct 25, 2022 IHMVCU

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Do you really need 20% down to buy a home?

Oct 20, 2022 Tasia Bunker, Mortgage Loan Originator | Quad Cities

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9 ways to save at the pump

Sep 22, 2022 Ajay Singh, VP Indirect Lending

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Refresher course: Student loan payments

Sep 12, 2022 Jim O'Leary, Financial Health Coach

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Branch spotlight: Milan

Sep 7, 2022 IHMVCU

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5 Fun Grandparent's Day Gift Ideas

Aug 30, 2022 Stephanie Carmichael, Digital Strategist

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Shrinkflation: Yup, your groceries are shrinking

Aug 25, 2022 IHMVCU

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Member story: Sweet treats give local kid baker sweeter goals

Aug 22, 2022 IHMVCU

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5 bad money habits you need to break

Aug 17, 2022 Arazi Love, Universal Member Services Representative

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Part 3: 2022 challenge: How to save $5k

Aug 15, 2022 Heather Waffle, Sr. Branch Manager

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Going for it: When are credit cards "worth it"?

Aug 11, 2022 Kerri Wells, Credit Card Product Manager

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The basics of tipping: How does your tip stack up?

Aug 8, 2022 Devan Markin, Marketing Specialist

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Life on FIRE: Tips to help you retire early

Aug 5, 2022 Adrian Brambila, Consultant and Self-Made Millionaire

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6 steps to recession-proof your money

Jul 21, 2022 De'Laina Miller, Financial Health Coach

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Planning another staycation? Don't miss these local attractions

Jul 18, 2022 Breanna Pollmeier, Universal Member Service Rep.

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What will the next recession look like?

Jul 15, 2022 Darlene Reed, VP Treasurer

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Pathfinder | Summer 2022

Jul 14, 2022 IHMVCU

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Help! My small business is bursting

Jul 11, 2022 Craig Loken, Commercial Lender

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I keep hearing about the Fed rate increase. How does it affect me?

Jul 7, 2022 Darlene Reed, VP Treasurer

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