Personal Finance

  • Young couple moving into new home
    Financial Education

    February 12, 2021

    Tips for Budgeting for a New Home

    Buying your dream home should be one of the most joyful events, and Idaho Central wants it to be that way. Although buying a home can be stressful at times, especially when it comes to the expenses that come along with it, taking the time to budget for a new home can save you from […]

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  • Student studying at laptop
    News

    January 29, 2021

    An Update on Our Stukent Partnership

    Just over a year ago, we announced our partnership with Stukent to provide a grant that would impact thousands of Idaho and Washington students. This contribution made it possible for over 450 high schools to get access to free financial literacy courseware. Students and teachers are benefiting from using Stukent’s Mimic Personal Finance courseware free […]

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  • Moscow Branch
    News

    December 7, 2020

    Moscow Branch Opening

    As part of our ongoing commitment to better serve our members and make banking more accessible, we are excited to announce the opening of our newest branch in Moscow. The Moscow Branch opened on December 7, 2020 and is located at 525 W Third St. This is Idaho Central’s 41st location in Idaho. The Moscow Branch is managed by Mark Kunz. He […]

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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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 Idaho Central Credit Union, we offer 5/5 ARM home loans. […]

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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 start, but […]

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  • high school students in personal finance class raise hands
    News

    November 22, 2019

    New Grant for All Idaho High Schools

    We’re so excited to announce our partnership with Stukent — a digital education courseware provider—in providing a grant for all high schools in the state of Idaho to receive Stukent’s Mimic Personal Finance Simulation and Curriculum for free for five years. This grant will give high school students all over the state the opportunity to […]

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  • Jar of change with Christmas lights in the distance behind it.
    Financial Education

    September 18, 2019

    Why You Should Start Saving for the Holidays Now

    Each year, the Christmas season comes to many of us as a surprise. (Didn't we just take down those lights?) When it does, the excitement of the holidays can quickly become overshadowed by financial burden. This year, take a little time to plan ahead and save yourself from some of that stress by starting to save for the holidays today!

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