How to stick to a budget when you use credit cards
Sticking to a budget when you use credit cards is possible. Follow these tips to stay on track with your budget—and your credit.
Want to unfreeze your credit? Here’s what you should know
You froze your credit to protect yourself from fraud, but now you need to “thaw” it. Learn how you can unfreeze your credit.
How you can help your kids establish credit
Steer your children on the right financial path. Learn how you can help your kids establish credit with these strategies.
How to choose the best rewards card for you
When used correctly, rewards credit cards can be a great way to get the most out of purchases you make. Learn how to choose the right card.
Credit union helps members save $27K in interest
Learn how Dupaco helped this Waterloo couple consolidate credit card debt, rebuild credit and shave thousands in interest off their auto loans.
What you should know about free credit freezes
You’ll soon have another way to protect your credit. A new federal law, which takes effect Sept. 21, will allow you to get free credit freezes for yourself and your children, and year-long fraud alerts, according to the Federal Trade…
Workplace Money Makeover helps couple confront debt
A workplace visit helped a couple realize freedom from credit card debt was possible. And now they can save for their dreams.
Member finds her financial path
The day before her 29th birthday, Jenni Fregeau knew it was time to face her finances—and make some changes. Here's what happened next.
How to keep your cards safe while traveling abroad
Traveling abroad? Before you leave the country, know how to avoid falling victim to fraud—so your vacation can remain just that.
Credit History Lesson helps members get money ahead
Patrick and Brenda Mirocha were in the process of adopting their 3-year-old daughter last year when they received a fortuitous phone call. Dupaco Community Credit Union’s Tammy Wood reached out to the Davenport couple because she wanted to help them…
Credit Coach loan helps member get money ahead
Joel Mungongo turned to his bank for a loan and was turned away. He later went to Dupaco. What happened next, he said, was amazing.
The credit score conundrum
Have you ever noticed that your credit score can vary from one credit report to the next? Learn why this happens and what it means for you.
