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Saving early has paid off for young homeowners

This Dupaco couple's advice to other young couples is simple. They believe in the value of saving your hard-earned money.

"My time as a teller allowed me to work one-on-one with our members. It prepared me for when I moved to our community impact area."

Learning to save early allows couple to live the life they want and to pass that wisdom on to others.

Forget the fancy dresses, music, dancing and food. When this teen approached her quinceañera, she had a different idea of how to celebrate.

Dupaco members Alissa and Chad Gardner are passionate about financial wellness—and helping those around them live financially well too.

Earlier this year, a Dupaco member felt called to help another member she’s never met—offering an anonymous donation in a time of need.

Between building her credit and savings—and saving with lower insurance costs—this Dupaco member is seeing more of her dreams come true.

Karan Dhawan moved to Des Moines from India about a dozen years ago. And his drive to be successful has led him to pursue many passions.

For years, the couple rented their dream home, hoping to own it someday. But they didn't know how to make their dream a reality.

Kim's mom has faced a series of health complications and costly bills. “For me, it’s like the circle of life ... And now she needs me."

As the Sisks' dreams evolve, they want their home to better support their in-home day care and healthy food prep business. Here’s their story.

A few years ago, Deanna and Rod Frank felt buried in bills. But things are looking up for them today. Here’s their story.