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Winter Newsletter 2025

posted January 20, 2026 in Newsletters

Build Financial Confidence Early

Big dreams start with smart saving habits. Our Financial Futures Savings Account is designed to help kids and teens learn the value of saving, goal-setting, and planning for the future.

From college to first cars and everything in between, this account gives young members a strong financial foundation, one dollar at a time, while parents are involved in every step of the way.

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Maximize Your Savings with Our CD Rates!

Take advantage of our CD specials and put your savings to work. With fixed rates and flexible terms, certificates are a smart way to grow your money with confidence.

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Meet your 2026 Board of Director Candidates

Learn more about the members running for the Greater Iowa Credit Union Board of Directors. View candidate bios and see how each nominee supports GICU’s mission and future leadership.

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2026 Annual Meeting

Save the date for Greater Iowa Credit Union’s Annual Meeting on February 23, 2026. Join us as we reflect on the past year, share important updates, celebrate our members and Board, and look ahead to what’s next. As a member-owned cooperative, your voice matters.

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Pennies: What Businesses Need to Know

The penny’s discontinuation mainly affects cash transactions, which will now round to the nearest nickel. Digital payments stay the same, and pennies are still legal tender for now, but they’ll become harder to find. To avoid rounding issues, consider using electronic payment methods.

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Security Corner

Feeling overwhelmed by cybersecurity? Start with the Core Four: use strong, unique passwords or a password manager, enable multi-factor authentication for extra protection, keep your devices updated to patch security holes, and think before you click to avoid phishing scams. These four simple steps cover the most common attack paths and make your digital life safer.

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