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Aegis Credit Union Aegis Credit Union has been locally owned since 1979 and currently serves over 3,700 members.
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Aegis Credit Union has been locally owned for over 30 years and currently serves over 3,200 member families. Our mission is to provide a full range of financial services for our members that are competitive and responsive to changing environments, while maintaining a safe, cost effective, efficient, and productive overall operation.

Still โ€˜winging itโ€™ with your money? Letโ€™s change that.Without a clear target, your money tends to disappear into the "vo...
10/15/2026

Still โ€˜winging itโ€™ with your money? Letโ€™s change that.

Without a clear target, your money tends to disappear into the "void" of daily expenses. A realistic, written plan acts as a GPS for your paycheck, ensuring you actually arrive at the future you want. When your goals are clear, it becomes much easier to stay focused and avoid the stress of financial uncertainty.

How to Build Goals That Stick:

๐Ÿญ. ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ "๐—ช๐—ต๐˜†": Connect your goal to an emotion, like the peace of an emergency fund.

๐Ÿฎ. ๐—จ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐— ๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ง ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ: Make goals Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

๐Ÿฏ. ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ: Separate goals into Short-term (vacation), Mid-term (car), and Long-term (retirement).

๐Ÿฐ. ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ "๐—ฃ๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ผ๐˜" ๐—ฅ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฒ: If life happens, adjust the timeline; but don't abandon the goal.

You don't have to reach the mountain top overnight; you just need to know which way you're walking. Plan your future with us.

Christmas club checks are now available to be picked up at the 2nd Street branch. ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿคถ
10/13/2026

Christmas club checks are now available to be picked up at the 2nd Street branch. ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿคถ

Are hidden fees quietly draining your money?Small fees act like a slow leak in a bucket; eventually, theyโ€™ll leave you e...
10/13/2026

Are hidden fees quietly draining your money?

Small fees act like a slow leak in a bucket; eventually, theyโ€™ll leave you empty without you even noticing. From "zombie" subscriptions to out-of-network ATM charges, these micro-costs can add up to hundreds of dollars a year. Knowing exactly where your money is quietly disappearing is the first step to keeping more of what you earn.

Common "Money Leaks" to Plug:

โ— ๐—”๐—ง๐—  "๐——๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ-๐——๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐˜€": Fees from both the machine owner and your bank for out-of-network use.
โ— ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—™๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜€: Charges of $2โ€“$5 just to mail a physical document you could get for free online.
โ— ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜€: Penalties applied just because you haven't moved money recently.
โ— ๐— ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—บ ๐—•๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€: Monthly fees triggered if your balance dips for even one day.
โ— ๐—™๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ป ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—™๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜€: The 3% " convenience fee" on international sites or vacation snacks.

Taking thirty minutes to audit your statements can save you a fortune. Your hard-earned cash belongs in your pocket. Keep more of what you earn.

You donโ€™t need to save big; you just need to save consistently.The biggest mistake people make is waiting for "leftover"...
10/08/2026

You donโ€™t need to save big; you just need to save consistently.

The biggest mistake people make is waiting for "leftover" money at the end of the month to save. In reality, life finds a use for every dollar, and there is rarely anything left unless you plan for it from day one. Consistency is powerful because it builds the "saving muscle" that protects you during lean times and grows your confidence.

Your Consistency Checklist:

โ˜‘ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ณ ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐˜: Set an automated transfer for the day your paycheck hits.

โ˜‘ ๐— ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ผ-๐—š๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜€: Focus on a manageable weekly amount (like $20) rather than a daunting monthly figure.

โ˜‘ ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ต: Keep savings in an account not linked to your debit card to avoid temptation.

โ˜‘ ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: Use a progress bar or app to see your balance grow; visual wins keep you motivated!

Small, steady drops of water eventually fill a bucket. Itโ€™s not about the amount; itโ€™s about the frequency of the habit. Start saving consistently today.

Do you spend based on needโ€ฆ or mood?Our brains are hardwired for instant gratification, which is why "retail therapy" fe...
10/06/2026

Do you spend based on needโ€ฆ or mood?

Our brains are hardwired for instant gratification, which is why "retail therapy" feels so good in the moment but heavy when the statement arrives. Emotional triggers like stress, boredom, or social pressure often drive our transactions more than our actual bank balances. Understanding the "why" behind your spending is the most powerful tool you have for reclaiming control.

Common Emotional Triggers to Watch For:

๐Ÿญ. ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ "๐—œ ๐——๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€" ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ: Using a stressful day to justify an expensive, unplanned luxury.

๐Ÿฎ. ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐— ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐˜†: Spending money you don't have to keep up with the lifestyle of friends or influencers.

๐Ÿฏ. ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐— ๐˜†๐˜๐—ต: Buying something just because itโ€™s " on sale," even if you didn't need it yesterday.

๐Ÿฐ. ๐—•๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐—ฆ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—น๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: Turning to shopping apps for entertainment rather than utility.

Awareness equals power. Once you identify the trigger, you can choose a better response and keep your goals on track. Take control of your spending habits.

Think small habits donโ€™t matter? Think againโ€ฆReal wealth isnโ€™t usually built through one-time windfalls; itโ€™s built thro...
10/01/2026

Think small habits donโ€™t matter? Think againโ€ฆ

Real wealth isnโ€™t usually built through one-time windfalls; itโ€™s built through the quiet, consistent actions you take every single day. We often wait for a "big break" to change our financial lives, but the truth is that consistency beats intensity every time. When you focus on small, manageable shifts, you bypass the burnout that comes with drastic lifestyle overhauls.

Small Actions for Big Results:

โ— ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฐ-๐—›๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฅ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฒ: Wait a full day before any non-essential purchase to kill impulse spending.

โ— ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ฏ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—”๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜: Cancel one unused app today and redirect that exact amount to your savings.

โ— ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐Ÿญ% ๐—ฅ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฒ: Every time you get a raise, commit to saving half of the increase before you ever see it.

โ— ๐—›๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: Tie a financial move to a daily routine; like moving $5 to savings every time you brew your morning coffee.

When you stack these small wins, you stop "trying" to save and start living as someone who naturally builds wealth. Start one smart money habit today.

Want to save money without thinking about it? Automating your savings turns a good intention into a system that works in...
09/29/2026

Want to save money without thinking about it? Automating your savings turns a good intention into a system that works in the background.

Strong financial habits are built on consistency, not effort, and automation makes that easy. When you automate savings, you remove the guesswork and start making steady progress without relying on discipline.

๐Ÿ” Set up automatic transfers right after payday so saving becomes your first move, not an afterthought.

๐Ÿ” Start with small amounts so you build momentum and prove that consistency matters more than size.

๐Ÿ” Remove the temptation to spend first so your savings grow before you even notice the money is gone.

๐Ÿ” Increase your automated amount over time so your savings keep pace with your income and goals.

๐Ÿ” Keep it simple and consistent so your financial habits stay strong without constant effort.

Automation turns saving into a routine instead of a decision you have to make every month. Over time, those small, consistent actions build real financial progress.

Set up automatic savings today.

A tax refund, work bonus, or family gift can quietly disappear inside everyday spending. A short plan turns that windfal...
09/24/2026

A tax refund, work bonus, or family gift can quietly disappear inside everyday spending. A short plan turns that windfall into real progress on your financial goals.

Extra cash works hardest when it lands in the right place. Splitting the amount across priorities delivers more impact than dumping it into one account.

Try these money saving tips for a windfall:

๐Ÿ’ณ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ป ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐˜: target the highest-interest balance first
๐Ÿšจ ๐—•๐—ผ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐˜† ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜€: top off your three to six month cushion
๐Ÿฆ ๐—™๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜-๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—บ ๐—ด๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜€: move a set amount into a labeled savings account
๐Ÿ“ˆ ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐˜‚๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ: contribute to retirement or long-term accounts
๐ŸŽ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ณ: set aside a small portion for something meaningful

A written plan protects the money from impulse spending. Even small windfalls create real momentum when directed with intention.

Talk to Aegis Credit Union about putting your next windfall to work the smart way.

Your credit score might be costing you money; here is why. Lenders use your score to decide your rates, approvals, and h...
09/22/2026

Your credit score might be costing you money; here is why. Lenders use your score to decide your rates, approvals, and how much you pay over time.

Understanding your number is the first step to improving it and taking control of your financial future. Simple credit score tips can help you improve credit without overcomplicating the process.

๐Ÿ“Š Pay your bills on time every month so you build a strong history that lenders trust and reward.

๐Ÿ“Š Keep your balances low so you show responsible usage and avoid signals that you rely too heavily on credit.

๐Ÿ“Š Limit new credit applications so you protect your score from unnecessary drops and maintain stability.

๐Ÿ“Š Check your credit regularly so you can spot errors early and stay aware of where you stand.

A stronger credit score can mean lower interest rates, better approvals, and more options when you need them. Small actions today can save you significant money over time.

Learn how to improve your credit today.

Our 2nd street ATM will be closed for the next couple weeks. We are installing a new ATM. Our South Branch ATM is GREAT!...
09/17/2026

Our 2nd street ATM will be closed for the next couple weeks. We are installing a new ATM.
Our South Branch ATM is GREAT! And Free!

Other ATM Locations...
343 4th Ave S
Stubborn Mule Bar~main ave
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1200 N 2nd Street
Clinton, IA
52732

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

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