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Discover the Benefits of Beyond Spending Accounts
Have you ever dropped your cell phone and hoped the screen wasn’t cracked? Or found yourself stranded with a flat tire? Or maybe you’re just trying to save money on things you buy every day....
Protecting Your Data: Practical Steps to Prevent Identity Theft
In our technology-driven world, identity theft is a major concern. The threat of someone stealing personal information such as Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, or bank account...
The Importance of Financial Planning and Saving for Retirement
Retirement is a phase of life that many people look forward to—a time when you can finally relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor. However, starting to plan and save early can help in achieving a comfortable and financially secure retirement. . Let’s explore the importance of saving for retirement and how financial planning and wealth planners can play a vital role in helping you achieve your retirement goals.
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Protecting Our Credit Union
Recently, an issue has come up on Capitol Hill that could affect the financial services members depend on Heartland to provide. It’s important to stay informed about potential threats to credit unions...
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Mielke Joins HCU Executive Team as Chief Strategy Officer
Dan Springer, President and CEO of Heartland Credit Union is pleased to announce that Angie Mielke, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, has been promoted to Chief Strategy Officer and has joined ...
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Celebrate ‘One World Through Cooperative Finance’ on International Credit Union (ICU) Day® 2024
On Thursday, October 17, Heartland Credit Union joins other credit unions in our community and worldwide to celebrate International Credit Union Day® and the role that financial cooperatives play in i...
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$15,000 Grants available for First-time Homebuyers
Updated for 2025
Continue ReadingAre you dreaming of owning your first home but worried about the daunting costs? The First-time Homebuyer's Grant is here to turn your dreams into reality, making homeownership more ac...
Emergency Savings: Your Safety Net for Unexpected Times
As a member of Heartland Credit Union, we care about your financial well-being and want to help you plan for the future. One important aspect of being financially prepared is having an emergency fund....
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Budgeting Basics: 6 Ways to Create and Stick to a Budget Plan
Budgets are like the New Year’s resolutions of personal finance. We all know we should have one and we all know it’s a fairly simple thing to follow—at least in theory. Like resolutions, we often map ...
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Heartland Credit Union Announces Roles Focused on Building Member Relationships
Dan Springer, President/CEO, is pleased to announce a new divisional structure at Heartland Credit Union, comprised of a consumer division and a commercial division, as well as putting more focus on d...
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75 Years of International Credit Union Day
On October 19, 2023, Heartland Credit Union will join over 56,000 credit unions around the world to celebrate International Credit Union (ICU) Day®. Not only does this year mark the 75th anniversary o...
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Understanding Your Credit Score
You’ve likely heard about credit scores before (thanks to all those commercials with terrible jingles), but what do you actually know about them? How long have they been around? And what’s the deal wi...
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