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

12/4/25  Credit & Loans
Why small payments can have a small impact on your loan balance

Have you ever made a loan payment only to realize the principal balance barely went down? Learn about non-amortizing loans and how they work.

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12/3/25  Budgeting & Saving
IRA and 401(k) contribution limits for 2026

The IRS recently announced contribution limits for individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and 401(k) accounts for the 2026 tax year.

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11/26/25  Budgeting & Saving
7 tips to make the most of your charitable donations

See how you can take your money further and how to secure tax deductions for donations to your favorite charities.

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11/19/25  Budgeting & Saving
Your end-of-year financial checklist: what to accomplish before the new year

As the year ends, read through this end of year financial checklist to ensure you’re financially prepared to end the year strong.

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11/18/25  Budgeting & Saving
How much are Americans spending this holiday season?

How much are Americans spending on gifts, decorations and travel this holiday season? Let's unwrap this year's trends.

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11/12/25  Credit & Loans
Common HELOC mistakes to avoid

Learn the most common home equity line of credit (HELOC) mistakes homeowners make and how to avoid them. From fees and repayment planning to smart borrowing strategies and more.

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