Alliant's Money Mentor Blog

Money Mentor, Alliant Credit Union's blog, offers insightful financial tips about credit scores, debt management, budgeting, saving, mortgages & more.

2/13/25  Credit & Loans
When should I use a personal loan to consolidate debt?

If high-interest debt is weighing on your budget, consider a personal loan to consolidate debt. Discover why personal loans are a great debt consolidation option.

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2/12/25  Budgeting & Saving
Egg-onomics: The real cost of raising backyard chickens

In cities and suburbs across the country, people are raising chickens in their backyard in hopes they'll save on the cost of eggs. But is the cost of raising backyard chickens really worth the price?

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2/11/25  Budgeting & Saving
5 steps you can take to feel more prepared for a disaster, by Suze Orman

Are you prepared if a disaster strikes your home? Financial expert Suze Orman shares her five steps for building peace of mind.

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2/6/25  Budgeting & Saving
How much do Americans spend on the Super Bowl?

Overall, Americans spend billions of dollars to celebrate Super Bowl Sunday. We dive into the numbers and give tips on how to save on the typical expenses.

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2/4/25  Banking Tips
How does APY work? (Annual percentage yield)

You want your money to make money. You also know that a high APY is important. But, how does annual percentage yield work? And how do you know you are maximizing your savings?

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1/30/25  Credit & Loans
6 things you need to know about personal loans

A personal loan could be a quick way to get cash. But how does one work, what can it be used for, and is one right for you? Here are some answers.

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