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How We Ensure the Safety of Your Funds at RVCU

Posted on March 13, 2023 at 3:38 PM by Brian Godwin

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You may have seen the news about Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) which failed late last week, and perhaps you’ve wondered...

Categories: News

Tagged As: Savings Accounts

5 Benefits of Online Banking

Posted on January 9, 2023 at 2:02 PM by Brian Godwin

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During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, our Credit Union’s online banking usage grew substantially. And, although our lobbies are...

Categories: Spending

Tagged As: Online Banking

5 Practical Steps to Grow Your Savings

Posted on August 19, 2022 at 1:01 PM by Brian Godwin

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We've previously covered the importance of creating an emergency fund. Having money set aside for an unexpected expense can be...

Categories: Saving and Budgeting

Tagged As: Savings Accounts

Be Prepared With an Emergency Fund

Posted on July 6, 2022 at 2:12 PM by Brian Godwin

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Saving money can be hard to do! Whether it is because you’re just barely making it through the month with...

Categories: Saving and Budgeting

Tagged As: Savings Accounts

Auto Loan Considerations

Posted on March 15, 2022 at 3:00 PM by Brian Godwin

Auto Loan Considerations

Are you considering the purchase of a new car? Given the current environment, there are several factors to consider. The...

Categories: Spending

Tagged As: Auto, Loans

Government Proposal to Require Reporting on Individual Deposit Accounts

Posted on October 22, 2021 at 8:28 AM by Brian Godwin

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Part of the current US Government administration’s Build Back Better Plan includes a proposal for credit unions and banks to...

Categories: News

Effectively Managing Debt

Posted on August 5, 2021 at 4:02 PM by Brian Godwin

Two people are sitting on the floor together, while budgeting and sorting through bills. One person is using a calculator, while the other is holding a paper statement. There is an open laptop and a scattered pile of bills on the ground.

A recent survey found that 80% of Americans are currently in debt. And it’s not just individuals like us that...

Categories: Debt

Welcome!

Posted on April 16, 2021 at 9:00 AM by Brian Godwin

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Hello and welcome to our new Blog. We are excited you’re here! We will be using this space to share...
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Ames Office

2811 East 13th Street | P.O. Box 747
Ames, IA 50010-0747

515-232-1654

515-232-1654

515-232-4835

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Nevada, IA 50201

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