Tax-related identity theft occurs often. This happens when someone steals a Social Security number and uses it to claim a tax refund or get a job. We want to protect our members from an often painful and expensive identity theft incident. The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) has provided a number of articles to educate consumers on protecting themselves from this particular type of fraud. Taxes. Security. Together., Preventing and Responding to Identity Theft IRS and NCCIC Caution
Making decisions about your retirement account can seem overwhelming, especially if you feel unsure about your knowledge of investments. However, the following basic rules can help you make smarter choices regardless of whether you have some investing experience or are just getting started. Don’t lose ground to inflation It’s easy to see how inflation affects gas prices, electric bills, and the cost of food; over time, your money buys less and less. But what inflation does to your investments isn’t
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Members Save Up To $15 on TurboTax! This year, get your biggest possible tax refund with TurboTax, and as a credit union member, you can save up to $15 on TurboTax this tax season. TurboTax has you covered. TurboTax is up-to-date on the latest tax laws and guarantees 100% accurate calculations, so you can be confident your taxes are done right. Real CPAs review your return. With TurboTax Live, you can talk with a CPA or EA onscreen for unlimited advice
Sometimes getting involved in your community can be one of the best financial choices you can make! Read below to find out how the Simple Dollar recommends getting involved. You can also read the original article by Trent Hamm here. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ One of my most frequent pieces of advice, which comes up for numerous reasons, is to get involved in your local community. I regularly recommend getting involved in local civic groups (like the Lions Club), local Meetups, local churches and other
As the holidays approach, the Department of Homeland Security has provided some excellent tips and reminders for our members to be aware of seasonal scams and malware campaigns. (Malware is software that is intended to damage or disable computers and computer systems.) See below for some great tips on protecting yourself when shopping or making charitable donations online. Original article can be found here. _________________________________________ Members should be cautious of unsolicited emails that contain malicious links or attachments with malware, advertisements infected
How exactly do you get your finances where you want them? Everyone’s situations and goals are a little bit different, but these two financial health to-dos from our partners at GreenPath Financial Wellness are a great place to start. #1 CHECK UP ON YOUR CREDIT REPORT A great credit score makes it easier to get credit and can make you eligible for lower interest rates, saving you money in the long run. A low score typically means you’ll have to pay higher interest on a loan,
We are pleased to announce the new TNConnect mobile app…coming in November! The new app will have all of the same great features as the current mobile app, but it will have an improved digital experience, including a new Mobile Deposit service for checks. Check back next month for more information.
We are glad to partner with the Knoxville Salvation Army for relief for recent hurricanes in the southern regions of the US. If you are interested in donating to these relief efforts, please visit the Knoxville Salvation Army webpage.
No matter what your age or stage of life, targeting a goal for monthly retirement income can seem like a daunting task. Here are are four considerations from our partners at Raymond James Financial to help you get started. 1. When do you plan to retire? The first question to ponder is your anticipated retirement age. Many people base their target retirement date on when they’re eligible for full Social Security benefits, and for today’s workers, “full retirement age” ranges
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