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.

9/12/24  Banking Tips
How much should be in your savings versus checking account?

Understanding how much should be in a savings account versus checking account can help you improve your financial situation, avoid costly fees and plan for the future.

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9/10/24  Budgeting & Saving
Emergency withdrawals from retirement accounts by Suze Orman

Emergency expense? Financial expert Suze Orman examines new rules for withdrawing up to $1000/year penalty-free from your retirement fund.

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9/5/24  Credit & Loans
HELOC draw period: What you should know

Understand the HELOC draw period, its benefits and its strategies for effective management. Learn how to transition smoothly to repayment and maximize your home equity line of credit.

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9/4/24  Budgeting & Saving
Why you should take advantage of your employee benefits

Employees can often take advantage of many benefits offered by their employer, such as health insurance and a 401(k). Learn why it’s important to take advantage of these benefits.

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9/3/24  Banking Tips
What are the advantages of credit unions?

Credit unions put members first. But what does that mean for you? Find out about all the benefits of banking with a credit union.

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8/29/24  Mortgage & Home
6 home improvement projects with the biggest return

Do you wonder if potential buyers see the value in your home updates? Here are the improvement projects that will keep their value at resale time.

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