3 myths you should ignore about IRAs
Here in 2020, nothing is certain. I could reference some things that might make your blood pressure rise for one reason or another, but let’s just skip to the helpful stuff. Saving money is [...]
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Why your kid needs a Roth IRA
Don’t you wish you started saving for retirement when you were 12? While retirement probably wasn’t something we were thinking about back then (I was probably still thinking about this), it sure could [...]
Roth or Traditional IRA? 3 things to consider
If you are part of the gig workforce, figuring out how to save for retirement may be overwhelming. What do you do when there is no employer sponsored 401(k) plan? Individual retirement accounts offer [...]
4 ways to plan for your financial future
The future can seem far way, especially when you’re a young professional just starting out. You get your first paycheck and the next thing you know, you’re 30. It’s never too early [...]
Promote saving for retirement during America Saves Week 2016
America Saves Week 2016 kicks off February 22, 2016, and this year’s theme, “Making Savings Automatic,” is tailor made for credit unions to promote saving for retirement. The America Saves campaign, managed by the [...]
Treasury Department announces national launch of myRA® Program
The Department of the Treasury has announced the national rollout of myRA® with expanded funding options after concluding the initial pilot phase of the program that saw about 3,000 myRAs opened. The myRA (my [...]
‘Tis the season for these 7 tax-saving strategies
Between holiday parties, cookie-baking sessions and movie marathons, you should set aside some time in the next two weeks for tax planning. It may sound like something only a Scrooge would do, but financial experts [...]
People helping people save for retirement the credit union way
For nearly 70 years, International Credit Union Day has been celebrated on the third Thursday of October as a way to reflect on the movement’s history and celebrate its achievements. The credit union philosophy [...]
Your year-end financial to-do list
Follow these 10 steps to improve your finances. By Kimberly Lankford, Kiplinger What should I do before the end of the year to help with my finances? Here are 10 ways to take advantage of [...]
The Best Way to Spend (or Not) Your Tax Refund
by Donna Fuscaldo Getting money back from Uncle Sam can be a nice windfall of unexpected money, but don’t let it burn a hole in your pocket. “When people get that refund they want [...]