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    How you can avoid tax-return identity theft

    Filing a federal tax return should be an easy way for taxpayers to fulfill their legal obligation, not an easy way for crooks to advance one of their nasty schemes. But wherever there’s opportunity...
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  • pink piggy bank floating in a red and white innertube in water.
    Blog Post
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    Emergency Funds: What's the Big Deal?

    There's a good reason personal finance experts recommend that every household build an emergency savings fund. If you're hit with an unexpected home or car repair, lose your job, or are surprised by...
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  • man wearing a suit and glasses with a rock on his back that says DEBT.
    Blog Post
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    Hey Millennials—stressed out by debt?

    If you’re gearing up to buy your first home and have your first child, all while finding yourself with a sizable chunk of student loan and credit card debt, you might be a millennial. The millennial...
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  • Man with white beard wearing sunglasses throwing money. How much do you need to retire?
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    Retirement Planning

    Have you started planning for your retirement? An even bigger question is, “Do you know how much money you’ll need for retirement?” Most people don’t have real grasp on the answer. So, how can you...
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  • young girl smiling at the check out
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    4 Tips for teaching kids about saving

    With National Credit Union Youth Month approaching in April, now is an ideal time to teach little ones about saving money. Learning smart money management skills at a young age builds their confidence...
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  • Senior man and woman on a roller coaster
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    Are your retirement goals on track?

    If you’re consistently saving money for retirement — congratulations! You might be financially ahead of the 75% of Americans who believe they won’t have enough money to live comfortably after they...
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  • mom and daughter sitting at a table looking at paperwork
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    How to talk money with your college student

    If you have a college student heading to campus this fall, make sure you have the money talk before they hit the road. Many students don't understand how today's money moves can mean headaches years...
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