Want to unfreeze your credit? Here’s what you should know
You froze your credit to protect yourself from fraud, but now you need to “thaw” it. Learn how you can unfreeze your credit.
How you can help your kids establish credit
Steer your children on the right financial path. Learn how you can help your kids establish credit with these strategies.
Dupaco’s Great Credit Race aims to boost members’ financial lives
On a mission to help its members build their credit score for a brighter financial future, Dupaco Community Credit Union kicked off its third Great Credit Race on May 1, 2019. In the race, 12 participants will battle to build…
How to choose the best rewards card for you
When used correctly, rewards credit cards can be a great way to get the most out of purchases you make. Learn how to choose the right card.
Credit union helps members save $27K in interest
Learn how Dupaco helped this Waterloo couple consolidate credit card debt, rebuild credit and shave thousands in interest off their auto loans.
What you should know about free credit freezes
You’ll soon have another way to protect your credit. A new federal law, which takes effect Sept. 21, will allow you to get free credit freezes for yourself and your children, and year-long fraud alerts, according to the Federal Trade…
7 tips to help you rebuild your credit after divorce
A financial expert shares how divorce temporarily destroyed her credit—and how you can rebuild your credit after divorce. You've got this.
Workplace Money Makeover helps couple confront debt
A workplace visit helped a couple realize freedom from credit card debt was possible. And now they can save for their dreams.
Member finds her financial path
The day before her 29th birthday, Jenni Fregeau knew it was time to face her finances—and make some changes. Here's what happened next.
How to keep your cards safe while traveling abroad
Traveling abroad? Before you leave the country, know how to avoid falling victim to fraud—so your vacation can remain just that.
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…
Credit History Lesson helps members get money ahead
Patrick and Brenda Mirocha were in the process of adopting their 3-year-old daughter last year when they received a fortuitous phone call. Dupaco Community Credit Union’s Tammy Wood reached out to the Davenport couple because she wanted to help them…
