Coggon couple kick the credit card cycle for good
Learn how a free Dupaco Money Makeover helped a couple confront their credit card debt and create a plan to achieve financial freedom.
Why should you properly insure those expensive gifts?
If you've been gifted jewelry, drones or other valuable pieces, it's important to know when to insure expensive gifts.
4 budget-friendly gift ideas
Feeling pressured to give the perfect gift? It might not be as hard as you think. Check out these four budget-friendly gift ideas.
4 tips to help you take control of your student debt
When you’re drowning in student debt, it can be hard to see the light at the end of the repayment tunnel. But these steps can help.
Moving the numbers: Dupaco impacts members through financial education
Many families are struggling to be financially secure. A Prosperity Now study found that more than one in four Iowans have virtually no savings, according to Radio Iowa. Deb Schroeder, vice president, community outreach and education at Dupaco, is not…
MoneyMatch helps Dubuque woman realize dream
Dupaco member Coralita Shumaker purchases her first home, thanks to Dupaco’s MoneyMatch program. The savings of a participant in the program are matched by a grant from the Dupaco R.W. Hoefer Foundation.
How to protect aging parents from elder financial abuse
Elder financial abuse has been called the fastest growing crime of the 21st century. Learn how you can help protect aging parents from fraud.
Top 5 places identity thieves look for your private information
How do identity thieves get your information? Here are their top five jackpots, along with tips to help you protect yourself from fraud.
Let’s talk life insurance: 7 myths uncovered
Knowing how life insurance works can help you feel more confident to create a backup plan for the ones you love.
Financial tips for the non-traditional students
Returning to school can require extra planning for non-traditional students. Consider these tips to make the most of your experience.
Living on your own
Living on your own for the first time can be empowering. It means having independence and all the things that come with it. Here are a number of things to consider as you plan for your big move: For more…
Do you know how to spot tech support scams?
Fraudsters sometimes use tech support scams to gain access to your computer, money or both. Learn how to spot the scam to protect yourself.
