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

6/5/25  Mortgage & Home
Will a new credit card affect a mortgage application?

We break down how a new credit card application before you close on a home could affect your mortgage application.

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6/4/25  Budgeting & Saving
How to create a Social Security strategy

Whether retirement is near or far, knowing how your Social Security benefits work and creating a strategy around it is essential to a well-planned retirement.

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5/29/25  Credit & Loans
How to approach paying off your student loans

You may be unsure if and how you should pay your student loans off in the current environment. Learn how to approach student loan payments.

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5/28/25  Budgeting & Saving
Are your adult kids living with you? by Suze Orman

Graduate move back home? Here are Suze’s timely tips on rent and making everyone comfortable.

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5/27/25  Credit & Loans
Big expense catch you off guard? Learn how best to pay for it

When facing an expense that's bigger than your emergency fund, should you charge the expense on a credit card, pay with a home equity line of credit (HELOC) or apply for an unsecured personal loan? Learn the ins and outs of these three options to determine which loan best meets your financial needs.

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5/22/25  Banking Tips
Alliant proudly celebrates United Airlines flight attendants

May 31st marks International Flight Attendant Day, and Alliant is proud to join United in offering a first-class salute to all dedicated crew members for their commitment to ensuring passenger safety and comfort during travel.

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