If you’re planning a vacation, but trying to economize as much as possible, then you may want to wait until August 23 to take your flight. The summer is a popular time for vacations and, therefore, the demand for flights is high. Once the school year begins, airfares drop. To encourage travelers during this off-peak… Read More
The Quad Cities region was tested by devastating floods this spring, but as our recovery efforts have shown, our will is stronger than ever. The boots on the ground organizations acted fast to help people with housing and cleanup efforts. Just as the water began to recede, the Ascentra Credit Union Foundation joined the effort… Read More
This year marks 100 years of Junior Achievement, an international non-profit organization that inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy. Many at Ascentra have taken part in Junior Achievement volunteer opportunities including a group who celebrated Junior Achievement Day this past April 11 in area classrooms as part of the classroom… Read More
Every year the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) conducts a Membership Benefits Report for Ascentra Credit Union and the latest findings estimate that members received more than $6.8 million in direct financial benefits during the twelve months ending in December 2018. These benefits are equivalent to $184 per member or $374 per member household. Furthermore,… Read More
You can prepare for your retirement transition years before it occurs. In doing so, you can do your best to avoid the kind of financial surprises that tend to upset an unsuspecting new retiree. How much monthly income will you need? Look at your monthly expenses and add them up. (Consider also the trips, adventures… Read More
The academic accomplishments of ten area students have been recognized by the 2019 Ascentra Scholarship Program. These ten future leaders were selected to receive $1,000 to help offset the rising costs of attending a college or university and get one step closer to achieving their academic goals. At Ascentra, we are committed to supporting education… Read More
The temporary levee broke under pressure, but the will of the Quad Cities region is stronger than ever. The boots on the ground organizations have been busy helping people with housing and cleanup efforts since the Mississippi River recently inundated and devastated parts of the Quad Cities region. Now, the Ascentra Credit Union Foundation is… Read More
Insurance protection is part of a solid financial plan, and dependable coverage helps ensure financial relief when you need it most. We are very excited to announce a new partnership with TruStage Insurance, a CUNA Mutual Group consumer brand to help our members plan and protect for their future. TruStage Insurance was founded on the… Read More
We had a blast kicking off our inaugural Cool Readers Reading Challenge Saturday, Apr. 27th! This is the 1st year for the Cool Readers program, challenging second graders from Buchanan, Wilson, and Jackson Elementary Schools to read 10 books in one month. Fifty-one second graders completed the challenge and were invited along with their family… Read More
When financial markets have a bad day, week, or month, discomforting headlines and data can swiftly communicate a message to retirees and retirement savers alike: equity investments are risky things, and Wall Street is a risky place. All true. If you want to accumulate significant retirement savings or try and grow your wealth through the… Read More