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.

12/17/24 Banking Tips

8 benefits of having a checking account with a credit union

Learn eight benefits of opening a checking account with a credit union, including lower fees and better interest rates.

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12/11/24 Banking Tips

6 reasons to open a Roth IRA

Do you know all the ways you can use a Roth IRA to your advantage? We share why a Roth IRA could be a good investment for your future.

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12/5/24 Fraud Prevention & Security

Why your checking account number is important and how to protect it

Learn why your checking account number is vital for financial transactions and how to protect it from fraud, identity theft, and unauthorized access with simple but effective security tips.

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12/4/24 Credit & Loans

How holiday shopping can impact your credit score

Between the elaborate window displays, sparkling lights and tantalizing sales, it's easy to get caught up in holiday shopping fever. Here's how you can spend and keep your credit score up.

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11/27/24 Budgeting & Saving

Make this big holiday decision pronto, by Suze Orman

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11/26/24 Budgeting & Saving

Holiday tipping etiquette: who and how much to tip?

As the holidays approach, you may be wondering to spread cheer through tipping those providing important services. Discover common etiquette on who and how much to tip.

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