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Celebrate Earth Day by signing up for e-Statements with Kellogg Credit Union! For every member who switches to paperless statements by the end of April, we will plant a tree with the Arbor Day Foundation!   How do I switch? It’s easy! For account statements, click on the blue e-Statements link within your online banking…

Dream big and save now! Celebrate Youth Month with Kellogg Credit Union! For the entire month of April we are offering the following: Open a Youth or Teen Account and we’ll match your opening deposit up to $50.00!* Pick up your Credit Union Coloring Book! Make a Youth Deposit to get a Treat Bag and…

Official Notice to Members of Annual Meeting and Election This is the official notification to members of the annual meeting to be held on March 26, 2024. The business meeting will convene at 9:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Kellogg Midwest Federal Credit Union, 9618 Brentwood Drive LaVista NE, 68128. Tickets will…

2024 Scholarship Opportunity   We will award up to three $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan on pursuing an advanced education in 2024 at a college or trade school.   Eligibility Requirements: Has been a member of Kellogg Credit Union for at least 6 months Has an established Teen Checking Account Application…

Important Fraud Alert: Phone Spoofing There have been reports of fraudulent phone calls affecting our members. The calls appear to be from our credit union asking members for personal information that can put your account and funds at risk. How do scammers do this? Phone Spoofing is where the caller intentionally disguises their phone number…

You support the community when you bank, borrow, and invest with Kellogg Credit Union! How so? You are an owner! When you join our credit union, you become a member-owner. We are a financial cooperative, and you have a say in how we operate.   We are Not-for-profit. Credit unions are structured to promote their…

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit last year, people were overwhelmed by the logistics of sudden and swift stay-at-home orders. Between school closures, supply shortages and new ways of working, there was little time for much else. As many adjusted their spending habits, they also took the time to think more critically about their finances —…

Many people don’t have much choice about when they retire. Illness, job loss or caretaking responsibilities push them out of the labor force, ready or not. But some people have the opposite problem: They do have a choice, and yet they can’t quite bring themselves to quit working. Some love what they do and never…

What do you get when you cross Black Friday deals with a continuing pandemic, supply chain disruptions and inflation? Answer: a very messy version of the biggest discount day of the year, which happens annually on the day after Thanksgiving. This year, that’s Nov. 26. Here are five predictions from retail experts about Black Friday…

Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This week’s episode starts with a discussion about how to negotiate. Then we pivot to this week’s money question from a listener’s text message. Here it is: “I have a question about my car’s value. I track my finances through Mint and they add…

If you’re the parent of a young adult, you may be asked to co-sign for a car loan or an apartment lease. Before you agree, know what’s at stake — you could be putting your own financial security at risk. What co-signing really means When you co-sign, you become fully responsible for someone else’s debt.…

When it comes to saving money, this year may look a little different from years past. The savings rate is lower than its peak of about 34% in April 2020, but Americans are still saving more than they did before the pandemic. This is according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, which defines savings…