Posts of Category: Financial Education

Lauren

Does Cupid’s Arrow Point to One Checking Account or Two?

By Lauren
February 14, 2012 9:05 AM

The second month of the year – it must be the season of love! I can’t help but a feel a little nostalgic this month, as I got engaged in frigid February – many years ago! Much has transpired since  Continue Reading »

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Josué

Getting (and Staying) Financially Fit for the Rest of 2012

By Josué
February 9, 2012 10:15 AM

Can you believe that February 2012 is already here? Perhaps it seems like yesterday that you made a New Year’s resolution to get financially fit, yet somehow you have already gotten off course. Perhaps your goals were too high or  Continue Reading »

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Lori

FDIC’s Gift to Depositors: Nothing to Fear

By Lori
December 8, 2011 11:45 AM

1933 was an outstanding year. Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge began; the original King Kong movie premiered at Radio City; Newsweek Magazine was published for the first time. President Franklin D. Roosevelt uttered his famous quote “The only thing  Continue Reading »

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Don

Inheriting an IRA? It Pays to “Stretch” It

By Don
December 6, 2011 9:30 AM

What happens to an IRA when it is inherited by the account owner’s children? Myth: The account is gobbled up in a combination of estate taxes and income tax. Reality: Under present regulations that allow for a $5 million exemption  Continue Reading »

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Don

Looking for a Loan? Think Twice Before Tapping a 401(k)

By Don
November 17, 2011 9:24 AM

With a stagnant economy and money tight for many families, it’s only natural that some people may consider borrowing from their 401(k) retirement plan if they need some extra cash. After all, it’s your money, right? True, but it’s important  Continue Reading »

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Leigh

Veterans Day: Sharing Ways to Support Those Who Serve

By Leigh
November 8, 2011 10:18 AM

For some a military career is more than a job – it is a calling to serve and protect. But whatever the reason a person decides to serve, it’s not the same as my 9-5 desk job. On days like  Continue Reading »

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guest

October: Time to Emphasize “Virtual” Vigilance

By guest
October 24, 2011 10:21 AM

Halloween scares come courtesy of ghosts, goblins and ghouls. Online threats are on the prowl year-round and go by names such as skimming, MITB attacks and the appropriately-named scareware. Here’s the second part of our feature on cyber crime and  Continue Reading »

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Crystal

Give Me Some Credit – No, Seriously!

By Crystal
October 10, 2011 9:20 AM

Credit is more than a point system towards graduation in higher education. Or something you give your spouse when he or she remembers to do something thoughtful. Or even an adjective before the word “card.” Your credit, in its simplest  Continue Reading »

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Don

Can Three Figures Be Enough to Help Pay for College? Maybe, If Those Figures Are 5-2-9

By Don
September 27, 2011 9:37 AM

With another academic year now underway, a lot of families may be looking toward the future and asking a few questions: I wonder if my kids will go to college? I wonder where? And, perhaps most of all: I wonder  Continue Reading »

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Lori

JA BizTown: Letting Children “Practice” for Their Future

By Lori
September 15, 2011 8:45 AM

Imagine a community of bankers, retail shop owners, restaurateurs and politicians. Everyone there strives to do the best job to achieve personal success and create a vibrant community. Now imagine what would happen if all the residents were age 12  Continue Reading »

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