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CommunityApril 28, 2022
Great Lakes Credit Union Hosts DBR Chamber of Commerce Event
Great Lakes Credit Union Makes $10k Donation to Ukraine Relief Fund
Great Lakes Credit Union Opens New, Digital-First Branch in Libertyville
Money SmartsMarch 16, 2022
What is a CD Ladder (and Should You Have One)?
Money SmartsMarch 11, 2022
Buying a Vehicle from a Dealership vs. a Private Seller: What You Need to Know
Great Lakes Credit Union Announces 2021 Winners of GREAT Job Sales and Service Awards
Great Lakes Credit Union Announces Expanded Scholarship Opportunities
Great Lakes Credit Union Celebrates National Random Acts of Kindness Day
40th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration in Uptown Chicago
Money SmartsMarch 11, 2022
What Is An IRA Account and Why Choose One?
Money SmartsMarch 11, 2022
Money Market vs. Certificates of Deposit : Which is better for your savings goals?
CommunityMarch 11, 2022
Great Lakes Credit Union Sponsors “Who Am I”, Inaugural Youth Summit in Bolingbrook, IL
Money SmartsMarch 11, 2022
5 Reasons to Consider a Credit Union Auto Loan
Money SmartsMarch 11, 2022
2022 Tax Season: Everything You Need to Know to File Taxes This Year
Money SmartsMarch 11, 2022
Understanding Different Types of Debt
GLCU Virtually Reads & Donates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Books to Zion Students
GLCU Union Board Director Receives Once in a Lifetime 2022 “Drum Major for Justice” Award
Great Lakes Credit Union Expands Field of Membership to Include all of Cook County and Chicago
CommunityDecember 16, 2021
Great Lakes Credit Union Gives Back – With Toys for Tots Donations
Money SmartsDecember 3, 2021
Identifying and Preventing 5 Holiday Shopping Scams
SecurityNovember 24, 2021
Cybersecurity: A Key Ingredient in the Recipe for Safe Holiday Shopping
Money SmartsNewsNovember 16, 2021
15 Steps to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Money SmartsNewsNovember 11, 2021
How Much Car Can I Afford?
Great Lakes Credit Union Wins CUES’ First Ever “DEI: Catalyst for Change” Award
CommunityNewsSeptember 15, 2021
Great Lakes Credit Union Gives Away Over $8,000 to Members and Employees During its “Summer Celebration”
CommunityNewsYouth & MoneySeptember 9, 2021
GLCU Commits $3k to supporting Children's Literacy in Lake County
Money SmartsJuly 27, 2021
Is it the right time to refinance your auto loan?
Coffee BreakNewsJuly 16, 2021
GLCU Welcomes New Leadership
Coffee BreakCommunityMay 24, 2021
Affordable Homeownership Programs
Money SmartsMarch 26, 2021
3 Ways to Earn
Money SmartsMarch 5, 2021
Appealing Your Property Taxes
CommunityNewsYouth & MoneyFebruary 11, 2021
2021 GLCU Scholarship
NewsYouth & MoneyDecember 31, 2020
Second Stimulus On The Way
CommunityMoney SmartsNewsDecember 29, 2020
Business View Magazine Article
Money SmartsDecember 1, 2020
Tips for Holiday Spending
CommunityNewsYouth & MoneyNovember 6, 2020
Down Payment Assistance Programs
Money SmartsNovember 1, 2020
Now is time to review your auto and home insurance
CommunityOctober 21, 2020
Virtual Volunteering
AlertsCommunityMoney SmartsOctober 13, 2020
Is now a good time to refinance your home and auto?
Money SmartsSeptember 25, 2020
Increasing Income
CommunityAugust 10, 2020
COVID Relief Fund
CalendarCommunityMoney SmartsYouth & MoneyAugust 5, 2020
Upcoming Virtual Financial Reality Fair
Great Lakes Credit Union invests $90,000 into local community in support of COVID-19 relief
CalendarMoney SmartsNewsJuly 9, 2020
Last Chance - SBA PPP Application
CommunityMoney SmartsNewsJuly 1, 2020
2020 Scholarship Winners
AlertsCommunityNewsJune 25, 2020
Time is running out to submit your SBA PPP application
CommunityMoney SmartsYouth & MoneyJune 22, 2020
Teaching Financial Literacy during Covid-19
CommunitySecurityJune 18, 2020
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Video Message from GLCU’s President and Board Chair
Money SmartsYouth & MoneyJune 11, 2020
Helpful Student Loan Information during Covid-19
Coffee BreakCommunityNewsJune 8, 2020
SBA PPP Forgiveness Webinar
CommunityMay 19, 2020
Tenant Rights and Responsibilities During COVID-19
Money SmartsApril 21, 2020
Credit as an Asset
CommunityMoney SmartsNewsApril 16, 2020
SBA - Paycheck Protection Loan
Money SmartsApril 14, 2020
Are You Worried About a Financial Emergency?
CommunityMoney SmartsNewsApril 7, 2020
Resources to Supplement Your Income
Money SmartsMarch 26, 2020
How To Avoid Fees With A Free Online Checking Account
Money SmartsNewsMarch 12, 2020
Checking Accounts: 5 Benefits to Improve Your Finances
Money SmartsFebruary 27, 2020
7 Reasons Why Credit Unions Have Better Free Checking Accounts
Money SmartsFebruary 13, 2020
What Is A Checking Account & Why You Need One
Money SmartsJanuary 30, 2020
6 Ways To Get The Most For Your Money With No Fee Checking Accounts
AlertsCoffee BreakCommunityDecember 24, 2019
Happy Holidays!
CommunityMoney SmartsSecurityOctober 21, 2019
Don’t fall for spoofing scams – here are tips to help!
GLCU Goes Pink in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
GLCU Celebrates International Credit Union Day
Money SmartsNewsSeptember 18, 2019
Housing Counseling 101
Money SmartsAugust 21, 2019
How to Budget for Your First Home
CommunityMoney SmartsNewsAugust 1, 2019
2019 Scholarship Winners
Coffee BreakCommunityNewsJuly 31, 2019
Newsletter
CommunityMoney SmartsJune 18, 2019
Should You Refinance Your Home?
CommunityMoney SmartsMay 15, 2019
VA Loans 101
SecurityApril 26, 2019
Add an Extra Level of Protection to Your Account
CommunityApril 17, 2019
What is a Home Equity Loan?
FHA Loans 101
Youth & MoneyApril 1, 2019
The Future Is Yours: Picture it! Save for it! Share it!
Coffee BreakMoney SmartsMarch 25, 2019
Tax Return Not What You Expected?
Coffee BreakMoney SmartsMarch 20, 2019
How To Appeal Your Property Tax Assessment
Coffee BreakMarch 19, 2019
How to Choose the Right Paint Colors for your Home
CommunityNewsFebruary 18, 2019
Factors That Influence Your Home's Value
Coffee BreakCommunityNewsDecember 28, 2018
The New Year Brings A New Look!
CommunityNewsDecember 18, 2018
Happy Holidays from GLCU!
Money SmartsDecember 3, 2018
Holiday Spending
Coffee BreakCommunityMoney SmartsNewsSeptember 17, 2018
A Video Message From Our CEO - Health Savings Accounts
Money SmartsSeptember 11, 2018
Saving On Home Renovations
Money SmartsSeptember 5, 2018
Retire Comfortably
Money SmartsAugust 27, 2018
Considering Refinancing Your Home Mortgage?
Money SmartsYouth & MoneyAugust 15, 2018
Marketing Minute - Student Loans
Coffee BreakCommunityNewsAugust 3, 2018
A Message From Our CEO
Money SmartsJuly 23, 2018
Avoid These Mistakes First Time Homeowners Make
Money SmartsJuly 10, 2018
Never Experience Buyer's Remorse
Money SmartsJuly 9, 2018
Getting the Most Out of the Investment in Your Home
Coffee BreakJune 28, 2018
Great Grilling Tips!
Meet Our New President/CEO
Money SmartsJune 5, 2018
The New Homeowner Diet
Money SmartsJune 1, 2018
Should I Refinance Before I Retire?
Money SmartsMay 22, 2018
DIY Home Improvements with a Little Help From GLCU
CommunityMoney SmartsMay 8, 2018
Finding Legitimate Financial Advice
Coffee BreakApril 30, 2018
Charity 2018
NewsYouth & MoneyApril 26, 2018
Avoid Skimmers at Fuel Pumps
Money SmartsApril 3, 2018
Entrepreneurship: The New Retirement
Coffee BreakSecurityMarch 27, 2018
Gardening Tips for Springtime
Money SmartsMarch 13, 2018
Love Your Mortgage and Stop Worrying
Money SmartsMarch 5, 2018
Financial Advice for Your Budget
Money SmartsFebruary 26, 2018
Best Times to Buy Large Expenses in 2018
Money SmartsFebruary 14, 2018
What Do I Do With My Refund?
SecurityFebruary 14, 2018
Beware Of Banking Scams
Youth & MoneyFebruary 14, 2018
3 Ways To Build Your Credit History
SecurityFebruary 12, 2018
Social Media Scams
Money SmartsFebruary 11, 2018
Buying a Home in Today's Economy
Money SmartsFebruary 1, 2018
Avoid These 4 Fear-Related Risks to Retirement Investing
GLCU Members Make Their Amazon Wish List a Reality with $2,500
Meltdown and Spectre Vulnerability
Great Lakes Credit Union Pays it Forward to Communities in 2017
Money SmartsJanuary 5, 2018
Early Retirement Costs You Might Have Missed And How To Save For Them
Coffee BreakCommunityNewsJanuary 3, 2018
GLCU's Random Acts of Kindness in 2017
Money SmartsDecember 29, 2017
Get Smart With Gift Card Exchanges!
CommunityNewsDecember 29, 2017
Secret Santa Donates more than 2,000 Items for Local Veterans
CommunityNewsDecember 13, 2017
GLCU Donates $3,000 to Veterans of Foreign Wars
CommunityNewsDecember 12, 2017
GLCU Donates $3,000 to Wally Burns VFW
CommunityDecember 6, 2017
Secret Santa for Veterans
Money SmartsSecurityDecember 4, 2017
Scams to Watch Out for During the Holidays
CommunityNewsNovember 28, 2017
GLCU Donates $3,000 to Preserve a Gurnee Landmark
CommunityNewsNovember 28, 2017
GLCU Donates $3,000 to United Way of Will County
CommunityNewsNovember 15, 2017
GLCU Employees Donate to Help Veterans
CommunityNewsNovember 13, 2017
GLCU Donates $3,000 to 360 Youth Services
CommunityOctober 30, 2017
GLCU Helps Bring Relief to Hurricane and Wildfire Survivors
NewsYouth & MoneyOctober 23, 2017
Bolingbrook's Successful Child Safety & Fun Fair
SecurityOctober 6, 2017
Pattern Protection Isn't That Safe
CommunityNewsSeptember 28, 2017
GLCU Donates $50,000 to the National Museum of the American Sailor
CommunitySeptember 27, 2017
GLCU Donates to Help the Homeless
Youth & MoneySeptember 22, 2017
How to Write a Check 101
CommunityNewsYouth & MoneySeptember 21, 2017
Bolingbrook's Child Safety & Fun Fair
Money SmartsNewsSeptember 13, 2017
Faster Electronic Payments
Equifax Security Breach
SecuritySeptember 7, 2017
Password Security
Coffee BreakAugust 30, 2017
Credit Unions?
Money SmartsAugust 25, 2017
Back to College Savings
Coffee BreakNewsAugust 18, 2017
What you need to know about the Solar Eclipse
Coffee BreakAugust 16, 2017
Locked in Amber
SecurityAugust 15, 2017
Phishing Advice
Money SmartsAugust 3, 2017
The Rule to Buying a Vehicle
Coffee BreakJuly 28, 2017
The Oldest Smiley Face
Money SmartsNewsYouth & MoneyJuly 27, 2017
Do You Need a Private Student Loan?
CommunityNewsYouth & MoneyJuly 14, 2017