Photo Contest
It’s time for our Annual Photo contest for our 2026 Calendar! As ever, here are the rules: -Must be an MPECU member -Photos must be unaltered (a/k/a no Instagram or […]
Free Virtual Webinars
A new slate of Webinars will be coming soon for the first part of 2026. Be sure to check back! Prefer a one-on-one consultation?Contact Ed Grondahl, our financial advisor for […]
Donations
MPECU in conjunction with the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) Des Moines was proud to donate $10,000 through the FHLB Des Moines Member Impact Fund. The Member Impact Fund is a […]
Dealing with Financial Anxiety
Finances Shouldn’t Keep You Awake It’s 3 a.m. and you’re stressing about money. . .again. We’ve all had an impulse purchase we’ve regretted or something we’ve forgotten to take into […]
Saving Energy During Cold Months
n From our friends at LSS Financial Counseling n nn n Getting the most out of the energy you consume can save you significant money on your monthly utility bills. Heating […]
Student Loan Program Changes Could Help Forgive Your Debt
n From Our Partners at LSS Financial Counseling n nn n If you are paying off student loans, you probably have noticed recent headlines about making student loan forgiveness possible […]
Struggling to Pay Rent and Utilities? Help is Available!
n Have you fallen behind on your rent and utilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, or are you worried about future rent/utility payments? If you answered yes, you could benefit from […]
Navigating Student Loans with Your Child
A great guest post from our friends over at LSS Financial Counseling!nnIt’s your favorite online show binge watcher here. In this blog, I’ll refer to a new competition show based […]
Raising Money Smart Kids-Part 4-The Teen Years
With teenagers, especially older ones, the likelihood that they are earning money outside of the home is greater. And if they aren’t at the moment, they will be soon. Chances […]
Raising Money Smart Kids Series-Part 3-The Middle Grades
Moving on to Middle Grade kiddos. This is a great age to really set up some solid lessons—they’re likely getting money from somewhere (i.e. allowance, indulgent grandparents, neighborhood jobs, etc.) […]
