Money Smarts Blog
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Do you really need 20% down to buy a home?
Oct 20, 2022 Tasia Bunker, Mortgage Loan Originator | Quad Cities
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5 bad money habits you need to break
Aug 17, 2022 Arazi Love, Universal Member Services Representative
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Going for it: When are credit cards "worth it"?
Aug 11, 2022 Kerri Wells, Credit Card Product Manager
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Life on FIRE: Tips to help you retire early
Aug 5, 2022 Adrian Brambila, Consultant and Self-Made Millionaire
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Planning another staycation? Don't miss these local attractions
Jul 18, 2022 Breanna Pollmeier, Universal Member Service Rep.
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I keep hearing about the Fed rate increase. How does it affect me?
Jul 7, 2022 Darlene Reed, VP Treasurer
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Celebrating 4th of July in the Quad Cities
Jun 30, 2022 Steph Carmichael, Digital Marketing Strategist