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.

2/23/22  Mortgage & Home
Should you buy mortgage points when purchasing a home?

We explain when buying points is the right choice and other ways you can save on your mortgage.

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2/23/22  Credit & Loans
The pros and cons of buying vs. leasing a car

Learn more about the pros and cons of buying vs. leasing a vehicle, so you can make the right choice for your needs.

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2/23/22  Mortgage & Home
Do you need to put 20% down to buy a home?

Here we explain why that's not the case and how we can help you get a good mortgage.

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2/16/22  Budgeting & Saving
How to pay for tax bills you weren’t expecting

Learn how to better prepare for unexpected tax bills, and what to do if you receive one.

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2/10/22  Banking Tips
Debit card or credit card? Yes! By Suze Orman

Learn when Suze says it’s best to use a debit card vs. a credit card. Hint: She wants you to use both card types!

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2/7/22  Banking Tips
How does APY work? (Annual percentage yield)

You want your money to make money. You also know that a high APY is important. But, how does annual percentage yield work? And how do you know you are maximizing your savings?

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