While it feels like Summer Break has just begun, it only takes a trip to your nearest retailer to see that the beginning of the school year is upon us, and with it comes school supply shopping. Don’t break the glass on your emergency chocolate just...

There is a lot of fine print that comes with signing up for a credit card, it can be full of industry jargon that you might not be familiar to you.  Fine print is designed to keep you from paying attention to the details, but it often contains...

Virtually all countries are expected to see substantial growth in the number of older persons between 2015 and 2030, and that growth will be faster in developing regions. Because the number of older persons is growing, the amount of elder abuse can...

Choosing an institution to trust with your hard-earned money is often a tedious process. Finding a group that truly understands your financial situation and needs is a crucial part of financial stability, but larger banks often don’t have the...

With the rise in gas prices, groceries and most purchased goods, Summer 2022 may be a key summer to dial in your spending habits and make some easy changes to save a few pennies. Need some ideas to jumpstart your summer of savings? Check out the...

This June we're shining the spotlight on Bert Kullerstrand, Tech CU's Merrillville Branch Manager. He's been with Tech CU for 13 years. "Bert was instrumental in opening our Cedar Lake Branch in 2019. He does a fabulous job at training his team to...

If you were lucky enough to get a refund from Uncle Sam this year, resist the temptation to spend it on a vacation or a new set of tires. Instead, consider these ways you can use your refund to start or expand your nest egg. Pay Down Existing Debt...

Now that 2021 is in the books, it’s time to start with your last task remaining from the previous year – the dreaded filing of the tax return.   At Allegius, we’re here to help! Check out this simple checklist to get you prepared to...

Some tips and tricks to determine if you and your child are ready. There are so many tough things to navigate when it comes to technology and kids. Our phones are mini computers. It’s a big responsibility to trust in the hands of a child, and hard...

In today’s competitive home market, buyers need to have every advantage once they start the process to make an offer on their dream home. One important step is getting pre-approved for financing with your financial institution. Most sellers are...