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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.  ...

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...

Categories: News

Effectively Managing Debt

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

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

Categories: Debt

Own Your Home

Posted on June 22, 2021 at 4:31 PM by Moris Bries

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Many of us have heard the saying “Own your house, don’t let the house own you." It’s a quick little snippet...

Categories: Spending

Tagged As: Home, Loans

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Financial Institution

Posted on May 27, 2021 at 3:23 PM by Joseph Webb

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Since March 2020, the personal savings rate in the United States has drastically increased. It reached as high as 33.7%...

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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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2811 East 13th Street
Ames, IA 50010-8610

515-232-1654

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