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Protecting Loved Ones from Elder Abuse
Let's talk about something important called financial abuse. Financial abuse happens when someone takes or misuses another person's money or belongings for someone else's benefit. It's like when a...
Quick, Simple Tips to Boost Your Credit
Your credit score is a vital part of your financial health. A high score can get you better loan rates and much more. A low score can make almost anything money-wise difficult. Here are some ways to...
Managing Your 401(k) when You Switch Jobs
In the past, baby boomers and Generation Xers often held on to jobs for 10 or more years. Some professionals stayed with the same company for most of their working lives. The Great Recession changed this for many. Now, people have become more comfortable moving from job to job. Millennials are especially adept at this. They change jobs three times more often than other generations.
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Season's Greetings
Dear Credit Union Members,
As the year draws to a close and we prepare to celebrate the holiday season, I want to take a moment to reflect on the remarkable journey we've had at Heartland Credit Unio...
Continue ReadingHCU Welcomes Brody Burns as East Kellogg Branch Manager
Heartland Credit Union is proud to announce the newest addition to our team, Brody Burns, who will be taking on the role of Branch Manager at our East Kellogg branch.
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Continue ReadingHCU Security Analyst Honored
At Heartland, the privacy and security of our member’s information is of utmost importance. We take pride in having industry leading security and some of the best IT staff in the area to manage it. ...
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Understanding Your Credit Score
You’ve likely heard about credit scores before (thanks to all those commercials with terrible jingles), but what do you actually know about them? How long have they been around? And what’s the deal wi...
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Student Loans
If you’re considering financing your college education with the help of a student loan, the smartest thing you can do for yourself is to only borrow what you truly need. (This advice applies to pretty...
Continue ReadingWhen Buying A Home Makes Sense
The average person moves residences about 11 times in their lifetime. That provides a lot of opportunity to confront the following question: is it better to own your home or to rent it? It’s a huge de...
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