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.

12/3/20  Banking Tips
4 myths about online savings accounts

Get the scoop on four common misconceptions regarding online savings accounts.

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12/1/20  Mortgage & Home
Real estate agents: How to help your clients chart a smooth course to closing

From understanding pre-approval to lining up documentation and mentally preparing for potential issues, following are key questions you can ask to help your clients on the path to a smooth closing.

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11/25/20  Banking Tips
Tired of paying ATM fees? Alliant offers ATM Rebates!

Learn how you can save money by eliminating fees with an Alliant checking account with ATM rebates. 

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11/11/20  Mortgage & Home
Mortgage 101: Preapproved vs. prequalified

It's easy to get confused about the difference between being prequalified for a mortgage and being preapproved for one. Get the scoop on what these terms mean and how the two processes differ.

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11/5/20  Banking Tips
How to decide if mobile banking is right for you

Wondering if a completely mobile banking experience is right for you? Learn all about the perks of eBanking.

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10/29/20  Budgeting & Saving
Teaching budgeting basics with a teen checking account

Learn why a teen checking account is the perfect tool to teach beginning budgeting.

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