iQ Credit Union Blog

iQ Credit Union Announces the Opening of its Third Oregon Branch in Happy Valley

VANCOUVER, Wash., November 7, 2022 — iQ Credit Union (iQ), a member-owned, modern-day financial institution based in ...

iQ Credit Union Announces the Success of Its Inaugural iQ Cares Week

Fundraiser exceeded its goal, raising $12,000 to serve the children of Southwest Washington and Oregon through the iQ ...

How to Diversify Your Money: Pros and Cons of Different Strategies

Saving money is a skill we learn early in life. Children start saving with a piggy bank and then graduate to a savings ...

5 Ways to Improve Your Financial Wellness

Your physical wellness is how you feel at any given moment. Financial wellness is similar but reflects your concerns ...

iQ Credit Union Ranked as a Top Place To Work

iQ has been recognized by the Oregonian as one of the top places to work in 2022.

How to Build a Savings Account in 8 Easy Steps

We all want to save money and pad our bank accounts for retirement. Unfortunately, it’s easy for savings to vanish long ...

New iQ Credit Union Microlending Program Provides Convenience and Speed of Service

iQ’s Digital Tools Allow Members To Apply for Loans Online

How Do Certificates of Deposit Work, and What Are the Benefits of Getting One?

There are many ways to put your money to work. You want to find a secure place to save your money that will yield ...

How to Avoid Overdraft Fees: Ways to Protect Your Account

No matter how skilled you are at budgeting, everyone runs short of money from time to time. Part of budgeting is ...

iQ Launches New Educational Banking App

CashCamp Provides Uncommon Service in Credit Union Industry

iQ Credit Union Recognized by Forbes as No. 1 Credit Union in Washington in 2022

Inclusion in 2022 “America’s Best Credit Unions in Each State” Based on Criteria Focused on Customer Satisfaction.

iQ Credit Union awards $20,000 to local students

iQ Credit Union Launches Three-Year Grant Program for Local Nonprofits, Names First Recipients

Awards of $1,500 Per Year Support Multiyear Planning Efforts iQ Credit Union has announced the inaugural recipients of ...

iQ Credit Union’s Commitment to Inclusion and Belonging Recognized with Excellence Award

The credit union received an Excellence in HR & Organizational Development award from the Credit Union National ...

How to Harness the Power of Your Checking Account

Children's Financial Literacy 101: How to Teach Your Kids About Money

People are generally uncomfortable talking about money, especially with their families. But children’s financial ...

The Relationship Between Asset Allocation and Investment Time Horizon

Whether you are saving for a car, a new home, or are planning for retirement, it’s important to understand how to ...

How to Look Out for an Online Bank Scam

The internet has become an essential tool for everyone, especially during the pandemic. According to Pew Research ...

An Important Alert About Text Messaging Scams

We have seen an increase in fraudulent text messages sent to iQ members claiming to be from us. To help you stay ...

IQ Credit Union Contributes $528,123 to Local Communities

iQ Credit Union, whose 15 branches serve neighborhoods across Southwest Washington and Portland, recently shared with ...

Chief Retail Officer Ali Migaki Recognized with Iris Award

iQ Credit Union Chief Retail Officer Ali Migaki was recognized with an Iris Award by the Greater Vancouver Chamber at ...

Introduction to Real Estate Investing: What to Know Before Diving In

If you are considering ways to make your money grow (and who isn’t?), real estate investing is always a good bet.

iQ Credit Union Promotes Ali Migaki to Chief Retail Officer

Recent Promotion Continues iQ's Tradition of Developing and Advancing the Credit Union's Leaders VANCOUVER, Wash., ...

iQ Credit Union Announces New Oregon Branch, Skyview Station Move, Mortgage Lending Center

VANCOUVER, Wash., February 8, 2022 — iQ Credit Union (iQ), a member-owned, modern-day financial institution based in ...

Understanding Car Loan Interest Rates

Who doesn’t love having a new car? There’s not only the thrill of having a new ride but also the confidence that you ...

How to Avoid Bankruptcy and Understanding its Alternatives

There will be times in your life when you will be short of funds. You may be unemployed or have a personal disaster ...

Put Credit Cards 101 on Your College Curriculum

Long-Term Care Is Changing: Here Is What You Need to Know, Now

Long-term care should be part of everyone’s retirement planning. Just as everyone should have a retirement fund, ...

Tips for Flipping Houses from a Finance Perspective

We all know that there is no such thing as a get-rich-quick scheme, but flipping houses may come close. Real estate is ...