To stay in good physical health, most people get a medical check-up on a regular basis. To keep your finances manageable, they need a regular check-up as well. It’s particularly important to review your finances if there have been changes…
As 2022 comes to an end, here's advice that can save you money, help you avoid penalties, and ensure that your IRA (individual retirement account) proceeds are distributed as you wish. Convert your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. If…
More than half of Americans are worried they will outlive their retirement savings, and research shows that women are more at risk of outliving their savings than men. According to the World Economic Forum, many American women will live more…
Do you have some extra savings? A share certificate is an option you may want to consider. This is a great way for your existing money to grow into more money for you! A Share Certificate is offered by credit…
Greater New Orleans Federal Credit Union, GNO FCU, kicked off youth month by hosting its first annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 9, 2022. The event took place at GNO FCU’s Harvey branch and welcomed families in the community. Children…
You work hard for your money. Why not make your money work for you? One of the easiest ways is to take advantage of compound interest. Knowing how it works will help you increase your savings and keep your debt…
When your kids were little, you frequently heard requests such as “Will you read me a story?” or “Can we go for a bike ride?” Now that your offspring have morphed into teenagers, their pleadings often involve asking for money—your…
Be a Credit Union Saver and Your Savings Will Never Go Extinct
https://youtu.be/apVo_N4gaUA Payday Loans can be helpful when you’re in a pinch, but they are not a short- or long-term solution. Understand how payday loans work and learn alternative lending solutions to help avoid payday loans.
by Michelle M. Haas-Dosher, CCUFC Are you getting more than $2,000 in your tax refund every year? If you are, you may be overwithholding, which means you’re giving the federal government an interest-free loan for the year. Underwithholding means that, when you file…
