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.

4/7/20  Fraud Prevention & Security
Everything you need to know about skimming fraud

Get one step ahead of debit and credit card fraudsters with these tips on how to avoid, spot, and report skimming devices.  

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4/2/20  Budgeting & Saving
Using a Roth IRA as an emergency fund

Did you know that all of the money that you contribute into a Roth IRA can be withdrawn with no penalty? That’s what makes a Roth IRA a great secondary emergency fund.

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3/24/20  Mortgage & Home
How to save for a home remodel

Deciding to remodel your home is a big undertaking. Once you have a budget, here's how you set aside the money you'll need to make it happen.

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3/17/20  Budgeting & Saving
How to prepare for a recession

A recession can have a major impact on your finances. Here’s how to prepare for a recession so you’re not caught off guard.

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3/12/20  Credit & Loans
How and when to consolidate your debt

Debt consolidation takes several loans — credit cards, student loans and personal loans — and combines them into a single debt. Debt consolidation can be a good idea if you know the right way to do it.

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3/4/20  Banking Tips
Why your checking account type matters

Your checking account should allow you to spend and deposit with ease. Take a look at your options so you can pick the best account for you.

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