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.

5/11/23 Budgeting & Saving

Advantages of investing in jumbo certificates (aka jumbo CDs)

Find out what a jumbo certificate – also known as a jumbo CD – is, how it compares to other investment types, and why you may want to consider jumbo certificate rates when balancing your investment portfolio.

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5/9/23 Budgeting & Saving

5 steps to take if you are laid off

No one wants to fall victim to a round of layoffs. Here are some steps on what to do if you are laid off to help lessen your financial stress and start your job search feeling comfortable and positive.

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4/19/23 Budgeting & Saving

What is a certificate (CD) account? Discover all you need to know

Certificates — often referred to as CDs, share certificates or time deposits — are savings and investment tools for people who are looking to diversify their savings with guaranteed returns.

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4/4/23 Budgeting & Saving

A Basic Guide to Certificates (aka CDs)

Certificates — often referred to as CDs or time deposits — help people build their savings with minimum risk over a fixed period. Learn more now.

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3/31/23 Banking Tips

Finding Financial Fees – and How to Avoid Them

With big banks estimated to have charged consumers more than $7 billion in fees in 2022, it pays for consumers to familiarize themselves with how financial institutions add charges to checking or savings accounts.

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3/8/23 Mortgage & Home

What factors can affect your ability to get a mortgage?

Understanding what factors can affect getting a mortgage is helpful when you're preparing to purchase a home and apply for this type of loan. Learn more.

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