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.

6/25/24  Credit & Loans
5 tips for using credit and debit cards abroad

Want to save time, headaches and money when traveling internationally? Check out these five tips for using credit, debit cards and ATMs when you travel outside the U.S.

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6/18/24  Budgeting & Saving
High-yield savings account for short-term goals: Saving for a vacation or wedding

Prepare for your dream trip or wedding by strategically saving with a high-yield account. Learn how to make your financial goals a reality with smart strategies.

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6/13/24  Budgeting & Saving
Guide to your summer road trip budget

Road trips can be a fun, budget-friendly vacation. Here are some factors to consider when building out your budget for your next summer road trip.

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6/12/24  Banking Tips
How and why you should set up split direct deposit

Setting up a split direct deposit between multiple accounts gives you added convenience and flexibility. Learn how and why to set up split direct deposit.

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6/6/24  Budgeting & Saving
Are your adult kids living with you? by Suze Orman

Graduate move back home? Here are Suze’s timely tips on rent and making everyone comfortable.

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6/5/24  Mortgage & Home
How you can cool your home this summer without breaking the bank

Don’t break a sweat this summer trying to save money on cooling costs. Check out tips on how to save on cooling your home.

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