In the market for a new-to-you vehicle? There are pros to buying used: The original owner will have absorbed the costly depreciation that occurs in the first few years of ownership. And, since the value of the vehicle is lower,…
It was a homeowner’s nightmare. After a pipe burst in front of their house, a young couple was on the hook for some $20,000 worth of repairs. “If they would have had equity in their home, they could have borrowed…
Lisa Mescher, relationship development specialist at Dupaco’s Pennsylvania branch in Dubuque, Iowa, asked a member a simple question that led to a deeper conversation about money—and big savings. I called a member to talk to her about her auto loan. While…
As a former bank employee who once handled mortgages, Tracie Walker wasn’t too eager to revisit her own home loan. “I had always avoided refinancing, because it can be such an unpleasant experience,” says Tracie, of Brandon. Then she heard…
With multiple payments due the same time each month, one member’s budget was stretched to its breaking point. Dan Ferris, member service representative at the Hillcrest Road branch in Dubuque, Iowa, found a solution that helped the member more than he…
After getting pre-approved for an auto loan, Lindsey Mason bought her first vehicle on her own. But the college student’s excitement over the monumental moment was short-lived. “In the short amount of time it took to drive from the dealership to…
When you’re struggling to get out from under debt, any amount of payment relief can be a weight lifted off your shoulders. When used correctly, debt consolidation can help you pay off those loan balances and free up cash flow…
Dupaco helps members in a short-term pinch, and coaches them to the goal of financial independence. That's because we're a not-for-profit cooperative, where people are worth more than money. More than one out of three loans made by Dupaco is a small-dollar…
Dupaco helps members in a short-term pinch, and coaches them to the goal of financial independence. That's because we're a not-for-profit cooperative, where people are worth more than money. Nearly one of every four loans made by Dupaco is a small-dollar…
