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October 1, 2025
Ideal Credit Union Breaks Ground on New Blaine Branch, Expanding Access to Financial Services in the North Metro

Ideal’s Blaine branch will offer cutting-edge digital banking and award-winning, personalized service — all with the not-for-profit mission of delivering more value through lower costs and better rates. The expansion also positions Ideal to better serve a rapidly growing community.

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September 8, 2026
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Ideal Credit Union Celebrates 100 Years with New Branch Member Celebrations and Community Giving

Ideal Credit Union celebrated its 100th anniversary on August 26, 2026, honoring a century of helping members achieve financial success and supporting the communities it serves. The milestone was recognized with month-long festivities throughout August, providing opportunities for members, employees, and community partners to celebrate this historic achievement together.
August 14, 2026
Mind the Gap: GAP Insurance
As you drive off the lot in your new car, the last thing you want to think about is what you’ll do if it gets totaled, but thinking ahead could save you big.
August 7, 2026
College Prep Checklist for High School Seniors

Senior year often requires proactive engagement in the college admissions process. If students don’t take certain steps, they could miss out on tons of opportunities for the future of their education. Use this comprehensive senior year college prep checklist created to ease tensions for students going into their senior year of high school.
July 31, 2026
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Preventing Identity Theft
In today’s uber-connected online world, the risk of identity theft is hard to avoid. But there are ways to minimize identity theft risks and stay ahead of scammers and thieves who want your personal information.
July 24, 2026
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14 Ways to Cut Household Expenses
Changes to the economy, your situation, or your goals may prompt you to take a look at your budget for opportunities to save. But where do you start? These lists will help you make changes, both big and small, to your budget.
July 17, 2026
Scams Targeting Seniors
Scammers target seniors more aggressively than any other group. Recognizing the most common scams helps prevent your money and personal information from getting stolen.
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