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CommunitySeptember 7, 2023
Financial Counseling Story: Beating Predatory Lending Practices
NewsSeptember 6, 2023
Great Lakes Credit Union and Leaders Network Financial Celebrate Successful First Event
Money SmartsAugust 31, 2023
How Technology is Changing the Financial Landscape
Money SmartsAugust 22, 2023
How to Utilize Financial Tools for Your Business
NewsAugust 21, 2023
The Leaders Network to Celebrate Economic Freedom and Financial Empowerment on the 60th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream Speech"
Money SmartsAugust 17, 2023
Money and Relationships: How to Manage Finances with Your Partner
Money SmartsYouth & MoneyAugust 17, 2023
8 Smart Strategies for Paying Off Student Loan Debt
NewsAugust 16, 2023
GLCU Continues Technology Investments with Rollout of AI Bot “Olive”
Money SmartsAugust 16, 2023
4 Ways to Maximize Retirement Planning in Your 20s and 30s
CommunityMoney SmartsAugust 2, 2023
Turning a House into a Home: 8 Financial Tips for New Homeowners
CommunityMoney SmartsAugust 1, 2023
Credit or Debit: Which is Right for You?
CommunityMoney SmartsYouth & MoneyAugust 1, 2023
Beginner's Guide to Budgeting - 10 Tips to Save More Money
Money SmartsYouth & MoneyJuly 27, 2023
Investing for Kids and Teens
Money SmartsJuly 25, 2023
FDIC and NCUA Coverage in Fintech: How to Safeguard Your Deposits
Money SmartsJuly 21, 2023
Checking Vs. Savings Account: 10 Differences Explained
Money SmartsJuly 19, 2023
Does Opening a Savings Account Affect Your Credit Score?
Money SmartsJuly 19, 2023
Does Opening a Checking Account Affect Credit Score?
Money SmartsYouth & MoneyJuly 3, 2023
23 Ways to Make Money as a Kid (And Learn Budgeting & Saving)
CommunityJuly 3, 2023
Sunny Savings: 10 Budget-Friendly Summer Activities for Kids and Adults
Money SmartsJune 29, 2023
Credit Unions Vs. Banks: Which One Suits You Best?
NewsJune 28, 2023
Great Lakes Credit Union Awards $15K in Scholarship Aid
Money SmartsJune 16, 2023
GAP Insurance and Mechanical Repair Coverage (MRC) Explained
NewsJune 13, 2023
Great Lakes Credit Union Announces Launch of Foundation for Financial Empowerment
NewsJune 8, 2023
Expanding Financial Accessibility: Great Convenience, Lower Barriers
Money SmartsSecurityJune 6, 2023
8 Steps to Protect Your Bank Account from Hackers and Fraud
NewsMay 8, 2023
Great Lakes Credit Union Expands Access to Financial Empowerment
NewsMay 2, 2023
Great Lakes Credit Union to Award Six $2,500 Scholarships to Support Continuing Education
NewsMay 2, 2023
Great Lakes Credit Union Celebrates Youth Savings Month
NewsMay 2, 2023
Great Lakes Credit Union, Citi, and Inclusiv Collaborate to Expand Access to Financial Services Nationwide
NewsMay 2, 2023
Great Lakes Credit Union and Consumers Credit Union Team Up to Support Waukegan Public Library
SecurityMarch 13, 2023
Message from Steve Bugg, President & CEO
Money SmartsFebruary 27, 2023
Saving for the Unexpected - America Saves
Money SmartsFebruary 27, 2023
Saving Automatically - America Saves
Money SmartsFebruary 27, 2023
Saving at any Age - America Saves
Money SmartsFebruary 27, 2023
Saving for Major Milestones - America Saves
Money SmartsFebruary 27, 2023
Paying Down Debt is Saving - America Saves
NewsFebruary 8, 2023
GLCU Receives Credit Union Industry Awards
NewsFebruary 8, 2023
Great Lakes Credit Union Announce Patrick Basler, Chief Experience Officer
NewsFebruary 8, 2023
Fred Campobasso Rejoins GLCU as Chief Lending Officer, oversees consumer and commercial lending services
NewsFebruary 8, 2023
Great Lakes Credit Union Collects Coats for Midwest Veterans Closet
NewsOctober 14, 2022
Great Lakes Credit Union Looks to Expand into Chicago’s West Side
NewsSeptember 30, 2022
Brian Gawin Promoted to VP of Business Banking at GLCU, Establishing GLCU as ‘Preferred Banking Service Provider’
NewsSeptember 27, 2022
Great Lakes Credit Union Supports Adopt-a-Beach Program, Removes 734 Pieces of Litter from Forest Park Beach
CalendarNewsSeptember 13, 2022
Great Lakes Credit Union Welcomes Tim Lukomski as new CFO
Coffee BreakSeptember 8, 2022
Explore Fun Fall Activities in Chicago
NewsAugust 31, 2022
Great Lakes Credit Union’s Promotional 18-month Certificate Offers Competitive APY, Provides Members Low-risk Means to Multiply their Funds
NewsAugust 29, 2022
Great Lakes Credit Union Supports Chicago Area Students with Donation of 14,000+ Needed School Supplies
NewsAugust 23, 2022
Great Lakes Credit Union Provides Accessible and Affordable Investment Opportunities with EasyVest Launch
NewsAugust 9, 2022
Great Lakes Credit Union Provides Opportunity to Rebuild Financial History with Fresh Checking, Reduces Fees for Members
Money SmartsAugust 3, 2022
2022 Fee Changes
Money SmartsAugust 2, 2022
Ways to Save on Back-to-School Shopping
NewsJuly 28, 2022
Great Lakes Credit Union Expands Service to Members with Innovative Digital-first Libertyville Branch, Celebrates New Location’s Grand Opening
NewsJuly 22, 2022
Great Lakes Credit Union Launches ‘Back-to-school Giveaway’ for Members
Money SmartsJune 27, 2022
Making homeownership more accessible and affordable
NewsJune 16, 2022
Great Lakes Credit Union and Alliance for the Great Lakes’ Beach Cleanup Helps Conserve Coastline, Removes 33 lbs. of Litter from Waukegan North
NewsJune 16, 2022
Great Lakes Credit Union Awards a Total of $20K in Scholarship Aid to Members Pursuing Higher Education
NewsJune 1, 2022
Great Lakes Credit Union Recognized as an Industry Leader with 2022 MAC Community Engagement Award
NewsMay 31, 2022
Secondary Capital Helps Boost Financial Well-Being for Credit Union Members, Communities
NewsMay 24, 2022
Great Lakes Credit Union Partners with Alliance for the Great Lakes to Spearhead Beach Cleanup in Waukegan
Money SmartsMay 20, 2022
Small businesses are big business for local economies
NewsApril 28, 2022
Website Refresh Coming Soon!
NewsApril 28, 2022
Great Lakes Credit Union Hosts DBR Chamber of Commerce Event
NewsApril 25, 2022
Digital Online & Mobile Banking Enhancements – Spring 2022
NewsMarch 22, 2022
Great Lakes Credit Union Makes $10k Donation to Ukraine Relief Fund
NewsMarch 17, 2022
Great Lakes Credit Union Opens New, Digital-First Branch in Libertyville
Money SmartsMarch 16, 2022
What is a CD Ladder (and Should You Have One)?
NewsMarch 11, 2022
Great Lakes Credit Union Announces 2021 Winners of GREAT Job Sales and Service Awards
Money SmartsMarch 11, 2022
What Is An IRA Account and Why Choose One?
NewsMarch 11, 2022
Great Lakes Credit Union Expands Field of Membership to Include all of Cook County and Chicago
NewsMarch 11, 2022
GLCU Union Board Director Receives Once in a Lifetime 2022 “Drum Major for Justice” Award
Money SmartsMarch 11, 2022
Complete Online Car Buying Guide
NewsMarch 11, 2022
Great Lakes Credit Union Announces New Branch Opening in Libertyville
NewsMarch 11, 2022
Great Lakes Credit Union Celebrates National Random Acts of Kindness Day
NewsMarch 11, 2022
40th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration in Uptown Chicago
NewsMarch 11, 2022
Great Lakes Credit Union Announces Expanded Scholarship Opportunities
Money SmartsMarch 11, 2022
Buying a Vehicle from a Dealership vs. a Private Seller: What You Need to Know
NewsMarch 11, 2022
Great Lakes Credit Union Finalizes Deal for Secondary Capital
Money SmartsMarch 11, 2022
Money Market vs. Certificates of Deposit : Which is better for your savings goals?
Money SmartsMarch 11, 2022
5 Reasons to Consider a Credit Union Auto Loan
Money SmartsMarch 11, 2022
2022 Tax Season: Everything You Need to Know to File Taxes This Year
NewsMarch 11, 2022
Great Lakes Credit Union Sponsors “Who Am I”, Inaugural Youth Summit in Bolingbrook, IL
Money SmartsMarch 11, 2022
Understanding Different Types of Debt
NewsMarch 11, 2022
GLCU Virtually Reads & Donates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Books to Zion Students
Money SmartsDecember 27, 2021
How Online Bill Pay Can Save You Time & Money
NewsDecember 16, 2021
Great Lakes Credit Union Gives Back – With Toys for Tots Donations
Money SmartsDecember 3, 2021
Identifying and Preventing 5 Holiday Shopping Scams
SecurityNovember 24, 2021
Cybersecurity: A Key Ingredient in the Recipe for Safe Holiday Shopping
Money SmartsNovember 16, 2021
15 Steps to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Money SmartsNovember 11, 2021
How Much Car Can I Afford?
Money SmartsNovember 3, 2021
How to Keep from Blowing Your Budget Around the Holidays
NewsNovember 3, 2021
Great Lakes Credit Union Wins CUES’ First Ever “DEI: Catalyst for Change” Award
NewsOctober 8, 2021
Great Lakes Credit Union Announces Organizational Changes, New Executive Leadership
NewsSeptember 21, 2021
Great Lakes Credit Union Introduces More Rewarding Free Checking Account
NewsSeptember 15, 2021
Great Lakes Credit Union Gives Away Over $8,000 to Members and Employees During its “Summer Celebration”
NewsSeptember 9, 2021
GLCU Commits $3k to supporting Children's Literacy in Lake County
Money SmartsAugust 19, 2021
Tips to help better protect yourself from fraud
Money SmartsAugust 16, 2021
Avoiding Debt Relief Scams
NewsAugust 13, 2021
GLCU Announces New Chief Operations Officer
NewsJuly 16, 2021
GLCU Welcomes New Leadership
Coffee BreakCommunityMay 24, 2021
Affordable Homeownership Programs
CommunityMoney SmartsApril 19, 2021
Things to Know About Condo Ownership
NewsApril 2, 2021
GLCU Presents Youth Savings Month
Money SmartsMarch 26, 2021
3 Ways to Earn
Money SmartsMarch 5, 2021
Appealing Your Property Taxes
CommunityYouth & MoneyFebruary 11, 2021
2021 GLCU Scholarship
February 3, 2021
Dealing with Debt
NewsJanuary 4, 2021
GLCU's Steve Bugg Appointed to Lake County Community Foundation Board
Youth & MoneyDecember 31, 2020
Second Stimulus On The Way
NewsDecember 31, 2020
GLCU to Participate in SBA Paycheck Protection Program
NewsDecember 29, 2020
Business View Magazine Article
NewsDecember 24, 2020
Bunny Nixon Honored as Emeritus Board Member
NewsDecember 22, 2020
GLCU Gives Back
Money SmartsDecember 1, 2020
Tips for Holiday Spending
CommunityMoney SmartsYouth & MoneyNovember 6, 2020
Down Payment Assistance Programs
Money SmartsNovember 1, 2020
Now is time to review your auto and home insurance
CommunityOctober 21, 2020
Virtual Volunteering
CommunityMoney SmartsOctober 13, 2020
Is now a good time to refinance your home and auto?
Money SmartsSeptember 25, 2020
Increasing Income
August 21, 2020
Avoid Scams: Online Shopping During COVID-19
CommunityAugust 10, 2020
COVID Relief Fund
CalendarCommunityMoney SmartsYouth & MoneyAugust 5, 2020
Upcoming Virtual Financial Reality Fair
July 30, 2020
Credit for Beginners
July 23, 2020
Remodeling Your Home for Accessibility
NewsJuly 19, 2020
Great Lakes Credit Union encourages all small-business owners to apply for the SBA PPP loan before Aug 24, 2020
NewsJuly 15, 2020
Great Lakes Credit Union invests $90,000 into local community in support of COVID-19 relief
NewsJuly 1, 2020
2020 Scholarship Winners
CommunityMoney SmartsYouth & MoneyJune 22, 2020
Teaching Financial Literacy during Covid-19
CommunityJune 18, 2020
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Video Message from GLCU’s President and Board Chair
Money SmartsYouth & MoneyJune 11, 2020
Helpful Student Loan Information during Covid-19
NewsJune 3, 2020
Importance of DEI Addressed to GLCU Staff
CommunityMay 19, 2020
Tenant Rights and Responsibilities During COVID-19
May 12, 2020
Homeownership Rights and Responsibilities During COVID-19
May 5, 2020
Using Financial Products During a Hardship
Money SmartsApril 21, 2020
Credit as an Asset
Money SmartsApril 14, 2020
Are You Worried About a Financial Emergency?
CommunityMoney SmartsApril 7, 2020
Resources to Supplement Your Income
Money SmartsMarch 26, 2020
How To Avoid Fees With A Free Online Checking Account
Money SmartsMarch 12, 2020
Checking Accounts: 5 Benefits to Improve Your Finances
Money SmartsFebruary 27, 2020
7 Reasons Why Credit Unions Have Better Free Checking Accounts
Money SmartsFebruary 13, 2020
What Is A Checking Account & Why You Need One
Money SmartsJanuary 30, 2020
6 Ways To Get The Most For Your Money With No Fee Checking Accounts
CommunityMoney SmartsJune 18, 2019
Should You Refinance Your Home?
CommunityMoney SmartsMay 15, 2019
VA Loans 101
SecurityApril 26, 2019
Add an Extra Level of Protection to Your Account
CommunityApril 17, 2019
What is a Home Equity Loan?
FHA Loans 101
Coffee BreakMoney SmartsMarch 25, 2019
Tax Return Not What You Expected?
Coffee BreakMarch 19, 2019
How to Choose the Right Paint Colors for your Home
Money SmartsFebruary 20, 2019
Essential Improvements to Make Before Listing Your House
Money SmartsFebruary 18, 2019
Factors That Influence Your Home's Value
Money SmartsJanuary 16, 2019
Overlooked Tax Deductions
NewsDecember 18, 2018
We Are Crushing Fees at GLCU!
Money SmartsDecember 3, 2018
Holiday Spending
Money SmartsSeptember 11, 2018
Saving On Home Renovations
Money SmartsSeptember 5, 2018
Retire Comfortably
Money SmartsAugust 27, 2018
Considering Refinancing Your Home Mortgage?
NewsMay 10, 2018
GLCU's Random Acts of Kindness in 2018
CommunityMoney SmartsMay 8, 2018
Finding Legitimate Financial Advice
CommunityMoney SmartsSecurityApril 26, 2018
Beware of Medical Scams
Money SmartsYouth & MoneyApril 26, 2018
Avoid Skimmers at Fuel Pumps
Coffee BreakMoney SmartsApril 26, 2018
Is Unlimited Data Actually a Deal?
Money SmartsApril 3, 2018
Entrepreneurship: The New Retirement
March 28, 2018
Celebrate the Science of Saving During Youth Savings Month
Coffee BreakSecurityMarch 27, 2018
Gardening Tips for Springtime
NewsMarch 6, 2018
Website Refresh
NewsFebruary 23, 2018
GLCU's Extremely Free Checking Account
SecurityFebruary 12, 2018
Social Media Scams
NewsNovember 30, 2017