4 things you should know about using mobile wallets
Mobile wallets are becoming increasingly popular—and with good reason. Here are four things to know about this payment option.
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Mike Halverson has long appreciated the cooperative structure of Dupaco Community Credit Union. “They’re trying to help their members be financially better off and make more informed decisions,” Halverson said of Dupaco, which he joined nearly two decades ago. Halverson, of…
How to stop kids from making purchases on mobile devices
Learn from this family's experience so you can help stop kids from making purchases when they're playing and browsing on mobile devices.
Kick off the new year with a fresh start to spending
The new year is a perfect time for a frugal month. When you strip your spending to the bare basics, you can rediscover your priorities.
Hoefers named Dubuque Telegraph Herald First Citizen Award recipients
Bob and Marilyn Hoefer’s dedication to community led to their selection for the 48th annual Telegraph Herald First Citizen Award.
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.
