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Coverdell Education Savings Accounts

August 9, 2024 • 0 comments

Coverdell Education Savings Accounts are a tax-advantaged way to build funds for your child’s education. They may be used along with other investment accounts, such as 529 plans and education savings bonds.

Saving for Homeownership

August 9, 2024 • 0 comments

For most people, buying a home is both an exciting and challenging venture—it is the quintessential American dream. However, because of the high costs involved, saving for home purchase takes commitment, research, and sometimes sacrifice. This fact sheet will provide general information on the costs involved and the types of expenditures you will need to save for in order to buy your first home.

Four Simple Ways to Automate Your Savings

August 9, 2024 • 0 comments

The easiest way to save? Automatically! It doesn’t matter how much, what you’re saving for, or why you are saving. When you make the smart decision to have a portion of your income automatically deposited into a savings account, you’ve increased your chances for success.

How to Teach Young Children About Saving Money

August 9, 2024 • 0 comments

How much better would Americans be with money if we were intentional about teaching good money and savings habits at a young age? Here we’ll focus on ways to positively model and influence children and teens regarding money, spending habits, and saving. It’s never too early to start teaching your children about saving, budgeting, and money matters. It’s easy to overlook these valuable lessons since it’s not a core subject taught in school until kids are in high school. But you don’t need to wait! Here are some money-savvy ideas you can start teaching your children while they’re still small.

Health Savings Accounts

August 9, 2024 • 0 comments

No doubt about it, medical expenses – even if you have health insurance coverage – can be steep. However, if your policy has a high deductible, you may be able to use a Health Savings Account to pay for some very common (and often pricey) out-of-pocket medical expenses at a tax advantage.