Financial Education

  • Paying with a Tap and Go card|
    Financial Education

    November 9, 2020

    All You Need to Know About Tap-and-Go Cards

    As Tap-and-Go cards become more and more popular, especially in today’s environment, questions arise about where these cards are accepted as well as the safety and security of contactless transactions.  We would like to provide some more information on what you need to know about these cards. Are Tap-and-Go cards safe? Contactless cards have the […]

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  • Family in front of new home
    Financial Education

    September 24, 2020

    Making the Decision to Buy a Home

    When it comes to buying a home, there are many questions to consider. Your home is one of the most important parts of your life. It’s where you will spend most of your time, raise your family, complete major life goals, and make many memories. It’s important for your home to be the right home […]

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  • Home Sweet Home welcome mat
    Financial Education

    August 28, 2020

    All You Need to Know About Mortgage Interest Rates

    One of the most important things to look at when buying a home is the mortgage interest rate. A mortgage interest rate determines the monthly payment, which helps determine if you can afford your dream home or not. It also may impact which type of mortgage loan you might qualify for and pursue. Because of […]

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  • Laptop on desk with notebook
    Financial Education

    August 7, 2020

    Meeting a Savings Goal

    Everyone wants to save money, but it often gets put on the back burner. When it comes to saving money, it may seem easier said than done, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Taking a close look at what you want to save for and creating a plan for how to get there […]

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  • paying with an ICCU credit card
    Financial Education

    July 9, 2020

    Business Merchant Services

    ICCU is excited to announce our recent partnership with First Data® to provide business merchant services to businesses. As a merchant service provider, we provide businesses with the necessary requirements to accept credit cards, debit cards, and other forms of electronic payment, including Apple Pay®, Samsung Pay®, tap-and-go cards, and more. What are the benefits […]

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  • How to Protect Yourself from Scams
    Financial Education

    June 2, 2020

    How to Protect Yourself from Scams

    When it comes to avoiding fraud, it can feel like being scammed is inevitable. Your spam inbox is full of attempts to trick you, every other phone call you get is just another request for your information, and it seems like everyone has a story of how they were recently involved in a new, scary […]

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  • Deciding which ICCU credit card is best for your business
    Financial Education

    February 24, 2020

    Which credit card is right for my business?

    Running a business comes with many expenses, and you may be wondering when the right time to get a business credit card is. Business credit cards can provide important benefits to your company, such as expense management, credit to grow your business, and rewards or perks! Rewards credit cards can be a great way for […]

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  • Couple Completing ARM loan application with ICCU loan officer
    Financial Education

    January 30, 2020

    5 Times an Adjustable Rate Mortgage Is a Good Move

    Adjustable Rate Mortgage, otherwise known as ARM, is a loan that starts with a fixed lower interest rate for a period of time, then the rate changes. The interest rate usually increases, but the rate could decrease depending on market rates at the time. At ICCU, we offer 5/5 ARM home loans. A 5/5 ARM […]

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  • Post-it notes with 401K
    Financial Education

    January 15, 2020

    All About 401K and IRA

    Planning for your retirement can be overwhelming, and with it being so far in the future, it’s easy to put it off to another day. In fact, in a 2018 study by Northwestern Mutual, 21% of Americans have no money saved for retirement at all. If you’re part of the 21%, it may feel overwhelming to […]

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