Impact Archives - Page 5 of 5

Money Makeover helps simplify the home refinance process for two members

by Dupaco Staff
July 20th, 2017

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…

Dupaco helps new member drive her way to happiness

by Dupaco Staff
July 12th, 2017

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…

Dupaco Insurance Services helps member insure hope

by Dupaco Staff
April 19th, 2017

Jenay Sullivan had beaten thyroid cancer not once, but twice, when she found herself in a different kind of battle.

You are welcome to learn, earn and save at Dupaco any time

by Dupaco Staff
April 6th, 2017

This member says she’s a walking billboard for her credit union. “If I like something, I’m going to say it,” she said.

Money Makeover paves way to homeownership

by Dupaco Staff
March 3rd, 2017

“I walked into Dupaco one day and walked out feeling like my entire life had changed," said Dupaco member Mark DeRuyter. Here's his story.

Eliminating credit card debt with a Money Makeover

by Dupaco Staff
January 30th, 2017

A free Dupaco Money Makeover helped a Dubuque couple create a plan to pay off credit card debt so they can focus on their vacation dreams.

Dupaco MoneyMatch helps member buy first home

by Dupaco Staff
November 14th, 2016

Thanks to Dupaco's MoneyMatch program, a single mother of two has traded her cramped apartment for the first home she’s ever owned. See how.

Credit Coach loan helps member get money ahead

by Dupaco Staff
April 14th, 2016

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.

Money Makeover helps a Dupaco member achieve steps to financial success

by Dupaco Staff
March 7th, 2016

A free Dupaco Money Makeover helped one member see how much she was paying in interest—and create a plan to pay off the debt.

MoneyMatch helps Dubuque woman break free from poverty

by Dupaco Staff
August 17th, 2015

Ermina Soler grew up in poverty, in a tenement in the Brooklyn, N.Y., projects. And she long believed homeownership was out of reach.

Member surprised to be able to pay less and save more

by Dupaco Staff
March 31st, 2015

Scott Young tried banking at four other financial institutions before switching to Dupaco. He was surprised to find his financial home.