College can be a big investment, but that doesn’t mean it has to break your pockets. Here are some saving tips and/or ways to help reduce college expenses (for teens or younger adults). Apply for scholarships (it’s free money!): Expect college expenses to be high (tuition, books,  room & board, other fees, etc.) and try … Continued

Guardian Credit Union Annual Member Meeting Save the date for Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually. Nomination and Election of Directors The election of directors to the Board of Directors will be held during the Annual Member Meeting. In 2021, there are three three-year terms open for nomination … Continued

If you’re thinking about buying a home, it’s a good idea to get pre-approved before you start your search. Do You Need a Mortgage Pre-approval? What exactly is a mortgage pre-approval? A mortgage pre-approval letter allows the seller and listing agent an opportunity to see if you indeed qualify to buy the house you are … Continued

One of the biggest advantages of a lease buyout is that you know the owner’s servicing habits, because you are the owner! A lease buyout can be done at any time during the lease term, but normally becomes more feasible the closer you get to the end of the lease term. Here are a few … Continued

For the second year in a row and fifth time overall, Guardian Credit Union is proud to share that we have been recognized as one of Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Top Workplaces in the small business category. We were ranked by our employees on measures of: Connection to the company Alignment in direction and values Effectiveness … Continued

A recent public service announcement released by the FBI states that cyber criminals will start targeting mobile banking apps due to their increased usage with more people being at home. According to the announcement, studies show that there is a 50% surge in mobile banking usage since the beginning of this year. The FBI expects … Continued

Having a good credit score and getting a mortgage go hand in hand. We’ve gathered a few FAQs to help you better understand why. How good does my credit score need to be to get a mortgage? Typically, most lenders require a minimum credit score of 620 after pulling a tri-merge credit bureau consisting of … Continued

Guardian Credit Union is a federally insured credit union. Your money is safe here, and all deposits are protected by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund, with deposits insured up to at least $250,000. MyCreditUnion.gov offers additional information on credit union share insurance. Cash safety – With your funds federally insured up to at … Continued

Guardian Credit Union is part of a network of credit unions across the country that share resources to better serve members. As of January 1, 2020 Guardian members can use these shared service centers with no fee. This means that you can make financial transactions such as withdrawing money, making deposits and cashing checks with … Continued

Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin Each summer, Guardian Credit Union employees, members and friends come together to support a local charity or non-profit organization. This year, Guardian is excited to be supporting the Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin. https://vetsoutreachwi.us/ The mission of the Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin is to assist homeless and at-risk Veterans strive for normalcy in … Continued