As the price of fresh, unprocessed food continues to rise, you’re probably looking for ways to stretch your grocery money. One way to save is to grow some of the fruits and vegetables you love. A small garden can provide fresh food for your family and save you hundreds of dollars each year. If you’ve… Read More
For many students borrowing is essential to pay for higher education. Learn more by watching this edition of Ascentra Making Cents. To see more videos of our monthly financial education segments like this one, head to our YouTube channel. … Read More
We had a blast celebrating the Scottie Reads Reading Challenge Saturday, Apr. 13th! This is the 10th year for the Scottie Reads program, challenging all of the North Scott first graders to read 10 books in one month. This year, 160 North Scott first graders completed the challenge and were invited along with their family… Read More
To stay in good physical health, most people get a medical check-up on a regular basis. To keep your finances manageable, they need a regular check-up as well. It’s particularly important to review your finances if there have been changes to your life in the past year – things like a change in income, marital… Read More
Certificates of Deposit, or CDs, are a great way to earn larger returns if you don’t need quick access to your cash. Learn how you can sit back, relax, and watch your money grow by watching this edition of Ascentra Making Cents. To see more videos of our monthly financial education segments like this one,… Read More
Many people have become more health conscious in recent years. By exercising and eating a healthy diet, we know we’ll live happier and longer lives. Unfortunately, processed foods tend to be cheaper than lean meats and fresh fruits and vegetables. That’s due in part by government subsidies to farmers growing corn, soybean, and wheat, the… Read More
On Saturday, March 2nd, 383 Pleasant Valley first graders were recognized and awarded for their reading efforts at the 20th annual Booker Bear Reading Challenge! Each of these little readers read 10 books or more in one month and as a reward, were invited to a pizza party along with their families at the Bettendorf… Read More
Congratulations to all the Bettendorf first graders who completed the Booker Bear Reading Challenge! This is the 16th year celebrating the Bettendorf Booker Bear Reading Challenge, and 282 Bettendorf first graders met the challenge by reading ten books in one month– way to go first graders! Students along with their families were treated to a pizza party at the Bettendorf Public Library… Read More
BETTENDORF, IOWA – Funds have been tallied up and the Marine Corps Quad Cities Toys for Tots program and The Holiday Network recently received their donation checks as part of Ascentra Credit Union’s $50/$50 auto loan promotion. The credit union and its members teamed up to help families and children in the region during the… Read More
One type of checking account does not fit all! Learn what you need to know before you set up your checking account by watching this edition of Ascentra Making Cents. To see more videos of our monthly financial education segments like this one, head to our YouTube channel. … Read More