The Retirement Primer - 2024 Recap

The Retirement Primer - 2024 Recap

Retirement planning is essential for ensuring financial security and peace of mind in your later years. It involves setting clear goals, assessing your current financial situation, and creating a strategy to save and invest wisely. Key components include understanding your retirement needs, maximizing contributions to retirement

What Changes Are Taking Place for Retirement Plans in 2024?

What Changes Are Taking Place for Retirement Plans in 2024?

Q:  What kind of changes can I expect for my retirement accounts and plans in 2024?

A: There are several changes taking place for retirement plans in 2024 and it’s wise to keep up with these

6 Financial Resolutions for the New Year

6 Financial Resolutions for the New Year

It’s a brand new year, and the perfect time to set budget-friendly resolutions that can pave the way to a more financially fit future. Whether you’re looking to save for a specific goal, pay down debt or just make smarter financial decisions, these resolutions can help you manage your money more effectively and help provide

New Year, New Money Habits: How to Stick With It in 2022

New Year, New Money Habits: How to Stick With It in 2022

If you’re like most people, you start each year with a list of resolutions to help you improve various aspects of your life. The list may include resolutions to help you become more physically fit, further your career growth and improve your personal relationships. Another category of resolutions you may

7 Tips for a Budget-Friendly Road Trip

7 Tips for a Budget-Friendly Road Trip

With many indoor attractions still closed or operating only at a limited capacity, there’s never been a better time to pack up the car, RV or camper van and set out on the road trip of a lifetime. However, without careful planning, a road trip can get pricey, especially with soaring gas prices and the rising costs of food. For this

All You Need To Know About Open Enrollment 2019

All You Need To Know About Open Enrollment 2019
All You Need To Know About Open Enrollment 2019

Open enrollment is here, so it’s time to think about your healthcare coverage. 
Practically, open enrollment is the only time of year, outside qualifying life event changes, when you can choose or change a healthcare plan. In reality, this often means stressing

9 Ways To Enjoy Summer On A Budget

9 Ways To Enjoy Summer On A Budget
9 Ways To Enjoy Summer On A Budget
  1. Check out neighborhood business freebies. This includes shows, demonstrations and activities that local businesses host to generate summer traffic.
  2. Visit the library. You’ll find free crafts for kids, story time, discussion groups and other fun ways to enjoy summer at no cost
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5 Ways To Budget For Your Wedding

5 Ways To Budget For Your Wedding
5 Ways To Budget For Your Wedding

Q: I’m ready to tie the knot, but I don’t know if I can afford to have a wedding! Between the flowers, gown and venue, it’s thousands and thousands of dollars. How can I cut costs without compromising on my special day?

A: If you’re

Category: Budgeting

Share Certificate Shopping: How To Keep Your Money Spinning!

Share Certificate Shopping: How To Keep Your Money Spinning!
Share Certificate Shopping: How To Keep Your Money Spinning!

Share Savings Certificates are an excellent savings option. They’re NCUA-insured, which gives you peace of mind in knowing your deposits are secure. They’ve got a better dividend rate than a savings account and

Category: Financial Wellness

The Do's And Don'ts Of Credit Repair

The Do's And Don'ts Of Credit Repair
The Do's And Don'ts Of Credit Repair

If you’ve recently been rejected from a credit application of any kind, you may be looking at a poor credit score for any number of reasons. You might have been late with your credit card payments, have an outstanding judgment against you or have even been frauded or

Category: Financial Wellness

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