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.

10/31/23  Budgeting & Saving
Will rates go up or down? What to pay attention to and how to respond

While no one is certain how rates will change, there are factors to look out for to get an idea of whether rates will go up or down.

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10/26/23  Banking Tips
What to expect if you’re traveling this holiday season

With the holidays just around the corner, here are some travel predictions and costs to anticipate this year.

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10/23/23  Banking Tips
What is the digital divide and how can we help solve it?

Discover the three main issues that contribute to digital inequity and how you can become a digital advocate and help bridge the technology gap.

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10/19/23  Budgeting & SavingFraud Prevention & Security
Face your financial fears!

What money matters keep you up at night? See if you are haunted by the same financial fears as many Americans – then find out how to take action to help ease your mind.

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10/12/23  Banking Tips
Climb to new heights with a certificate ladder

One way savers can benefit from compounding interest while minimizing risk and maintaining a relative degree of liquidity is through an investment practice known as certificate laddering. 

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10/3/23  Banking Tips
Key lessons to teach your child about finances at every age

Parents and legal guardians have primary influence over their children’s money habits later in life. Read these tips on financial lessons to teach your child.

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