Según CNBC, la cantidad promedia de ahorros para retiro entre las edades de 32 a 61 años es de $5,000 dólares. También mencionan que para cuando uno llega a los 35—si planea retirarse a los 67—deberíamos de tener ahorrada una cantidad que equivale a dos veces nuestro salario anual. Lo cual quiere decir que muchos no estamos alcanzando esa meta. Continue reading Como empiezo ahorrar para el retiro si tengo 35
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Everything You Need To Know About Digital Banking and Digital Currencies
The world is changing fast as new technologies alter the way that we live our lives. We now have technologies that are reminiscent of the 1950’s vision of the future. We have cars that can drive themselves, virtual reality, and high-functioning robots. Continue reading Everything You Need To Know About Digital Banking and Digital Currencies
Stay Safe: Chip Card Best Practice Checklist
Financial education is an important goal of DCCU and we like to cover a variety of topics. To help educate our members on chip technology, we put together a “Best Practice” checklist. Continue reading Stay Safe: Chip Card Best Practice Checklist
Worried About Holiday Debt?
Debt = stress. If you’re in debt, even very large debt, the best goal you can have is to repay everything you owe. This will be favorable to your credit, and a good credit counseling agency will help you do so in a way that allows you to save money over time and avoid damaging bankruptcy.
DCCU members have free access to credit counseling, money management and financial education services with our reputable partner GreenPath Financial Wellness.
GreenPath is a non-profit company that equips people with knowledge and tools to lead financially healthy lives. They can partner with you to ease financial stress, manage debt, save for the future, make informed financial decisions, and achieve your financial goals.
Announcing DCCU’s New CEO – Shay Santos

We are so happy to announce the promotion of 28 year DCCU veteran, Shay Santos, to the position of CEO! Continue reading Announcing DCCU’s New CEO – Shay Santos
Simple Money Saving Tips To Give Your Budget A Serious Boost

In an age of massive consumer debt, credit cards run amuck, astonishing national debts, and banks closing their doors, there are plenty of reasons to save money.
Unfortunately, many people have never been educated on how to save money.
But we’ve got some good news. There are an astonishing number of ways to save money these days, all of which can give your budget a serious boost.
Here are some of our favorite money-saving tips. Continue reading Simple Money Saving Tips To Give Your Budget A Serious Boost
Drive-up Banking Redefined
We’re redefining your drive-up experience at the Rimrock Road and Struck Street branches – it’s technology with a personal touch! Read on to discover the many reasons for our decision to change from the traditional drive-up to Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs.) Continue reading Drive-up Banking Redefined
DCCU Recognized by Madison Police Department
Dane County Credit Union was honored to receive the “Outstanding Support Award” from the Madison Police Department on May 8 at their annual awards ceremony at the Monona Terrace Convention Center. Continue reading DCCU Recognized by Madison Police Department
In Memoriam: Jon L. Lowrey, CEO and President of DCCU

Dane County Credit Union is saddened to announce the unexpected passing of its Chief Executive Officer and President, Jon Lowrey, on June 25, 2018. Jon has been with the credit union since 1996, serving as CEO since 2005. In response to this tragic event, the Credit Union’s Board of Directors held an emergency meeting and appointed Shay Santos, Executive Vice President, to serve as Interim Chief Executive Officer.
Joe Guastella, Chairman of the Board, issued the following statement on behalf of the Board of Directors: “We are all deeply saddened by the loss of a great leader, mentor, and friend. I would like to express our appreciation for the contribution Jon has made to our credit union and the credit union industry as a whole. He was a man of integrity and honesty and will be greatly missed. On behalf of everyone at Dane County Credit Union, we extend our sincere condolences to the Lowrey family.”
Visitation and Funeral have been finalized with Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Care.
The credit union will continue to be open as usual. Jon’s passion was always to serve our members in the best way possible. The DCCU staff, management and Board will continue to carry that on today and every day.
Como empiezo a ahorrar para retirarme si tengo 45

Si tiene 45 y aún no ha empezado a ahorrar para su retiro, sepa que tiene mucho trabajo por delante. Pero aunque no es ideal, sepa también, que no está solo. Hay mucha gente que no ha empezado a ahorrar ni un centavo para su retiro a su edad. De hecho, según CNBC, el promedio de ahorros para retiro de personas entre 32 y 61 años de edad es de $5,000. Continue reading Como empiezo a ahorrar para retirarme si tengo 45