Member Story Archives - Page 4 of 4

Dupaco member Priscilla Delao picks up son Eugene from crib

Members buy first home in time to welcome new baby

by Dupaco Staff
March 18th, 2019

With a baby on the way, Priscilla Delao and her fiancée, Eugene Hylka, were anxious to move out of their cramped studio apartment. They were ready to buy their first house, so they turned to their new credit union, Dupaco,…

Case of identity theft leads to new financial beginning

by Dupaco Staff
October 1st, 2018

What began as a stressful case of identity theft ended with swift action by her credit union—and a brighter financial future. See how.

Dupaco members Alicia and Patrick Damveld saved thousands by bringing their auto loans to their credit union. They used the savings to buy a camper to take daughters Taylor (from left), Teagan and Ireland on vacations across the country. (D. Phillips photo)

Credit union helps members save $27K in interest

by Dupaco Staff
September 27th, 2018

Learn how Dupaco helped this Waterloo couple consolidate credit card debt, rebuild credit and shave thousands in interest off their auto loans.

Local credit union convenience from 900 miles away

by Dupaco Staff
September 12th, 2018

They live 900 miles away, but Dupaco is still their financial home. See why the Nelson family remains loyal to their hometown credit union from afar.

Dupaco member Linda Jackson hosts Dupaco President/CEO Joe Hearn and Iowa State Rep. Andy McKean

Workplace meeting delivers much-needed hope to Morley woman

by Dupaco Staff
March 20th, 2018

Linda Jackson endured more than her share of heartache in 2017. On the brink of losing her home, Dupaco helped her create a plan to keep it.

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.

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.

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.