Most of us use our checking accounts on a daily basis. Every swipe of a debit card, every bill we pay and every personal check we write takes money out of our checking account. But, how much money should we be keeping in these super-convenient accounts? Let’s find out. What’s your magic number? It’s best to have one to two months’ of living expenses in your checking account at all times. Some experts suggest adding 30 percent to that for an extra cushion. To determine your exact living expenses, track your spending over several months, including all bills and discretionary spending. Why keep...Read More

ACCU, with offices in Central City, Archer, Dannebrog, and soon-to-be St. Paul, is excited to announce Kelly Zywiec as new Loan Processing Specialist. In this role, Kelly is responsible for assisting loan officers with their loan documents, processing and making loan disbursements, in addition to numerous other related duties. Kelly celebrated 5 years with Archer Credit Union on January 5. She worked almost 5 years for Great Western Bank as a Teller and later as a Personal Banking Representative before joining the ACU team as a Member Service Representative. Kelly is an active volunteer with...Read More