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View moreTEG Retirement & Advisory Services- Financial Fitness Checklist Workshop
This checkup covers all the important aspects of your life: family, goals, business or work, health, money, estate, retirement, and your future. It can help you identify those areas that could use some attention. After you’ve finished the checkup, taking steps now to improve your […]
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As you prepare to pack up holiday decorations and say goodbye to an unprecedented year, don’t close the book on this year just yet. Set yourself up for success by reviewing your finances before January 1. Grab your favorite mug, fill it with hot chocolate, […]
View moreFour Finance Topics Every Kid Should Know
It’s never too early to learn how to handle your money. Imagine if your child were suddenly about to move out but never learned how to manage an income. The things kids need to now about finances are not that different than what adults need […]
View more4 Ways to Celebrate National Financial Awareness Day
With all the uncertainty and financial ups-and-downs this year has given us, it’s important we take a step back and reevaluate, reassess, and regroup. Financial awareness means different things to different people. For some, it comes with the awareness and monitoring of a savings or […]
View moreYour Guide to Using Credit Cards
Q: I’d love to improve my credit score, but I can’t get ahead of my monthly payments. I also find that my spending gets out of control when I’m paying with plastic. How do I use my credit cards responsibly? A: Using your credit cards […]
View moreHow to Read a Paystub
Having your paycheck directly deposited into your checking account can be super-convenient, but it can also lead to being unfamiliar with your paystub. It’s important to review your paystub occasionally to check for possible errors and review the deductions, as your accountant suggests. No worries, […]
View moreMy Savings has Been Wiped Clean; How can I Replenish it?
Q: The last few months have been really tough on my finances, and I’ve been forced to use my savings for getting by. My emergency fund and savings account are basically zero. Now that my financial situation is starting to improve, I’d like to start […]
View more5 Ways to Pay off a Loan Early
If you’re like most Americans, you probably owe money toward a large loan. Whether that means carrying thousands of dollars in credit card debt, having a hefty mortgage in your name or making car loan payments each month, loan debt is part of your life. […]
View moreHow to Create a Budget in 6 Easy Steps
If you’re always wondering how you’re going to pay the next bill, feel guilty when you indulge in overpriced treats and you can’t seem to find money to put into savings, then you probably need a budget. A budget is not a magic potion that […]
View moreWebinar: Navigating Your Finances Through COVID-19
Things to Think About While Navigating Your Finances During the COVID-19 Crisis Friday, April 10, 2020 at 11 am Expert Panel: Keith Kurman – VP of Lending Jackie Fellin – VP of Commercial & Residential Lending Spencer Fern – AVP of Commercial Lending Fiona Micelli […]
View morePrioritizing Bills During a Financial Crunch
Our vibrant, animated country has been put on pause. Busy thoroughfares are now empty of pedestrians and previously crowded malls are eerily vacant, as millions of Americans shelter in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Forced leave of work has left many wondering […]
View moreFinancial Do’s and Don’ts During a Pandemic
The coronavirus has already impacted the economy tremendously, and will likely continue to do so for a while. With all this uncertainty, it’s easy to fall into a panic and wonder if there are some concrete steps you should be taking to save your personal […]
View moreTEG Retirement & Advisory Services – Light at the End of the Brexit Tunnel
The debate over the United Kingdom’s (U.K.) withdrawal from the European Union (EU), or Brexit, is reaching another milepost in what could be an action-packed week. Talks between the U.K. government and the EU have entered “tunnel” negotiation mode, in which all details of behind […]
View moreTEG Retirement & Advisory Services – Essential Tax Tips for IRAs
Woe to the taxpayer who runs afoul of the numerous and confusing IRA rules. There are forms to file, contributions to make, distributions to take, and penalties to avoid. While corrections are possible, it’s best to avoid mistakes in the first place. Here’s what you […]
View moreTEGFCU Retirement & Advisory Services- Can The Economy Predict The Next President?
“The economy, stupid” — Phrase campaign strategist James Carville used to help Bill Clinton get elected in 1992. As Carville noted ahead of the 1992 election, the recession in 1990 and 1991 was top of mind for many voters as they headed to the polls […]
View moreTEG Retirement & Advisory Services – The Sandwich Generation: Juggling Family Responsibilities
At a time when your career is reaching a peak and you are looking ahead to your own retirement, you may find yourself in the position of having to help your children with college expenses while at the same time looking after the needs of […]
View more10 Investor Terms That You Should Know
If you’re new to investing, you may encounter some unfamiliar jargon. Understanding the following terms may help you become a more confident investor. Portfolio An investment portfolio is a collection of investments owned by an individual or an institution. Typically, a portfolio comprises a mix […]
View moreRetirement Blog – Cracking the Nest Egg: When Accumulation Becomes Distribution
It’s a big transition when you leave the workforce to live off your savings, requiring an attitude adjustment in both you and your advisor. Here are the issues to consider when time, compounding, and conventional investment principles no longer work in your favor. Retirement planning […]
View moreTEG Retirement & Advisory Services – Plan Ahead for the Holiday Budget Crunch
Every year, millions of Americans celebrate the holidays with traditions such as throwing parties and buying gifts for family and friends. Unfortunately, many also participate in a tradition that lands them in debt — spending more than they can afford. This year, break the buy-now, […]
View moreTEG Retirement & Advisory Services – Is a Trade Deal Still Possible?
We’re a week into August, and trade tensions have been the biggest driver of U.S. stocks, as we predicted in our latest Weekly Market Commentary. Markets don’t like uncertainty, and we are getting a heavy dose of it now. On August 5, the S&P 500 Index […]
View moreTEG Retirement & Advisory Services – U.S. Yields and a Rate Cut
It could be a momentous week for U.S. monetary policy and the Treasury yield curve. The Federal Reserve (Fed) is expected to cut its policy interest rate for the first time in 10 years July 31. As shown in the LPL Chart of the Day, […]
View moreTEG Retirement & Advisory Services – Five Things to Do Before Meeting With an Advisor
Americans’ financial lives are increasingly complex. It’s not unusual to have checking and savings accounts, a 401(k), IRAs, and other personal investments. Keeping track of all your savings and investments has prompted many individuals to seek guidance. If you are part of this growing majority, […]
View moreTEG Retirement & Advisory Services – Smart Financial Moves in Your 40s and 50s
These crucial years call for action. Today, retirement may seem nearer to you than it once did. The following moves might be worth making—and soon. Catch-up contributions to your retirement accounts. Starting in the year you turn 50, you may make a total of $1,000 […]
View moreTEG Retirement & Advisory Services – Staying on Track with Your Retirement Investments
Investing for your retirement isn’t about getting rich quick. More often, it’s about having a game plan that you can live with over a long time. You wouldn’t expect to be able to play the piano without learning the basics and practicing. Investing for your retirement […]
View moreHealth Insurance for College Students
Author Kimberly Lankford Young adults can stay on the family health policy until age 26. But if they go away to college and are outside the insurer’s network of doctors, families need to reconsider their insurance options. Q: My son is about to graduate from high […]
View moreSmart Financial Planning Strategies to Borrow from Women and Millennials
on Business , Community , Debt Reduction , Financial Planning , Homeownership , Jobs , Life Events , Money Management , Retirement Author Jean Chatzky We have so much to learn — but so did they. Here’s what they’re doing right. Lately the headlines in personal finance have been pretty bleak — the average 2017 graduate has nearly $40,000 in student loans, millennial homeownership is down, and 39 percent […]
View more11 Financial Moves Every New Parent Should Make
Author Janet Berry-Johnson What’s one thing you wish you’d known about being a parent before you became one? For me, it’s just how expensive having a child can be. When my son was born over six years ago, I knew our expenses would go up, […]
View moreHow Much Money Do You Really Need to Retire?
Consider this your financial planning cheat sheet. Author Marianne Hayes Are you on track for retirement? Before you try to answer that question, consider this: The average 65- to 74-year-old, it turns out, spends close to $49,000 a year. If you’re wondering if your nest […]
View more6 Common Myths About Estate Planning
Sort through the misconceptions of estate planning to create a prosperous future for your family. Author Rachel Hartman While it may be a task that’s low on your to-do list, estate planning can provide guidance for your loved ones in the future. It will also […]
View moreU.S. Trade Deficit Widens
The goods and services deficit was $53.1 billion in December 2017, up $2.7 billion from $50.4 billion in November 2017, revised, according to a new report from the government. December exports were $203.4 billion, $3.5 billion more than November exports. December imports were $256.5 billion, […]
View moreBiz Owners Need a Succession Plan
Over 70 percent of business owners polled in a recent survey for insurer Nationwide noted that they are not planning to retire, don’t know when they’ll retire or do not plan to retire for 11 years or more. This isn’t a good thing, since business […]
View moreFinancial Tips for Single Parents
Single parenting brings unique budgeting challenges. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that it costs an estimated $241,080 for a middle-income couple to raise a child to age 18 – and many single parents shoulder that responsibility alone. Even with adequate child support, it’s smart […]
View moreDon’t Panic: Filing Taxes As A College Student
Imagine skipping a day of class, then coming into the next session and seeing a test. You open the packet and see what appears to be gibberish staring back at you. Everyone else around you seems to have a perfect grasp of what’s going on, […]
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on Community , Debt Reduction , Financial Planning , Money Management , Security/Scams Leave a commentHow To Respond To ‘Can You Hear Me?’ “Can you hear me now?” is the once-popular tagline of Verizon commercials, but it’s also the headline of a new scam. Scammers making robocalls will ask some innocuous question. Once the targeted person says “yes,” a recording […]
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