On the Money - Guide to Money Management in Eau Claire

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Royal Credit Union
200 Riverfront
Downtown Eau Claire

Places & Resources

Northwestern Bank’s Jacobson Inducted into ‘Leaders in Banking Excellence’

Jacobson honored by Wis. Bankers Association for 45 years of service

If you have used Northwestern Bank at all over the past 45 years, you’re likely to recognize local Gerald (Jerry) Jacobson. After more than 45 years of service at the Chippewa Falls-based institution and countless hours of volunteerism on behalf of the community ...

10 Things to Help You Create a Budget

one tried-and-true financial wellness tactic applies across the board: maintaining a budget

People are budgeting more than ever, and nearly 9 in 10 think everyone should budget, according to Debt.com. Budgeting is a practical way to stay in charge of your money – even when life gets unpredictable ...

Forbes Names WESTconsin Best Credit Union in Wisconsin

WESTconsin, Royal Credit Union ranked top 10 in the state

Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, published its ranking of each state’s top credit unions in 2024. Two of the Chippewa Valley’s own, WESTconsin Credit Union and Royal Credit Union, were named among America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions, the former even claiming the coveted no. 1 spot ...

Time Flies When You’re Making a Difference

started by Uniroyal Tire Company employees in 1964, Royal Credit Union reflects on six decades of Member-first service

For longtime locals, the Royal Credit Union logo is practically part of the Chippewa Valley landscape. The roaring Chippewa River past the lush bank of Phoenix Park, feet away from the credit union’s downtown Eau Claire headquarters; the historic bridges that have connected community members together for decades, some for centuries; and the royal blue logo of the Eau Claire-founded credit union, created 60 years ago ...

Who You Gonna Call?

Northwestern Bank is in your corner – and community – to protect you from scams

Northwestern Bank has been serving the Chippewa Valley for 120 years, and over the decades, has remained a steady, reliable source of information for their customers. They have the technology to help you and more than that, actual people to help you navigate it! And when something as unfamiliar as fraud happens, there’s a comfort in knowing you can reach someone local, quickly to get things taken care of ...

A Roadmap to Early Retirement

Trust Point has the expertise, experience, and resources to help make your dream a reality

If early retirement is something you hope to achieve, planning ahead is essential. The six steps outlined below from Trust Point will help you overcome these core challenges and begin your journey to an early retirement with confidence ...

$10K Donation Kickstarts Financial Literacy Center at UW-Stout

Financial Wellness and Literacy Center is expected to make significant impact

The new on-campus center will continue to be a collaborative effort between Junior Achievement and UW-Stout, with the JA office in Eau Claire to provide curriculum, expertise, and implementation support when the center launches ...

It’s Time For Your Annual Checkup with Security Financial Bank

Security Financial Bank is in your corner, making your money work for you

Similar to a general health check-up, a financial check-up is a time to take a look into what’s new or has changed in your life. For you and your banker, it’s a time to chat about anything new to be looking for – new tools, new products or services, etc. – as well as updates on rate changes, ownership updates, and more...