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.

9/28/17  Budgeting & Saving
Six smart ways to save more of what you earn

To help you get the most out of your money without having to spend hours scouring the web, we’ve rounded up a few choice savings tips from The Simple Dollar.

Read Full Article
9/27/17  Budgeting & Saving
Three tips to help you maximize your salary

With a solid savings game plan, you can cut back on your spending to ensure you maximize the salary you’re bringing home—without sacrificing convenience.

Read Full Article
9/26/17  Budgeting & Saving
5 tips to freshen your finances for fall

Read about simple money moves you can make to hit the re-set button on your finances this autumn.

Read Full Article
9/26/17  Budgeting & Saving
Putting yourself on the path to a better retirement

You’re already serious about securing a comfortable retirement, but it’s never too late to make adjustments to make it even more rewarding.

Read Full Article
9/25/17  Credit & Loans
Rewarding yourself: How to get the most out of your rewards credit card

To help you maximize your credit card rewards, we made a list of helpful tips you can follow so you can get the most out of every dollar you spend.  

Read Full Article
9/21/17  Credit & Loans
Credit roundup: How to score an even higher credit score

Checked your credit score recently and wished it were even better? You’re not alone. We've gathered a few proven tips from NerdWallet that can help you boost your credit score even higher—and stay there.

Read Full Article