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5 Important Facts You Should Know About Social Security & Retirement

By: American Heritage 04.25.24 4 minute read Investing & Retirement

Whether you’re just a few years or even a few decades away from retirement, you want to make sure you can live comfortably when you do retire. First enacted in the 1930s, America’s Social Security program protects people against the loss of earnings due to retirement, death, or disability. But Social Security was meant to be a foundational element of planning for retirement, not the only source of income after retirement. Here are five important facts about the program:

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How to Support Your Child’s Financial Literacy at All Ages

By: American Heritage 04.18.24 4 minute read Family

Money talks—are you teaching your kids to listen? April is both Credit Union Youth Month and Financial Literacy Month, so it’s the perfect time to spotlight the importance of teaching your children about money from a young age, fostering financial literacy that will benefit them for life. Here are achievable ways you can support major milestones along your child’s financial journey.

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How to Start Saving for Your Child's Education

By: American Heritage 04.04.24 4 minute read Savings & Budgeting

If you’re a parent, you want what’s best for your child, like making sure that they get a good education. But how do you pay for daycare and start saving for tuition without going broke? The good news is that there are options to help you financially plan for your child's future that allow you to save money in the short-term and long-term, provide tax savings and earn investment income for the future.

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52 Eco-Friendly Tips to Improve Your Finances

By: American Heritage 03.25.24 4 minute read Culture

Earth Day is celebrated by billions of people around the globe each year on April 22nd. In honor of this year’s theme, “Invest in Our Planet,” we’ve compiled a list of 52 eco-friendly ways you can help the planet every week. These Earth Day ideas can help you conserve water and energy, reduce your carbon footprint, and improve the environment for future generations—plus, they’ll help you save money while you make a positive impact!

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How to Save (More) With a Hybrid Work Schedule

By: Holly Love 03.21.24 3 minute read Savings & Budgeting

If you’ve worked remotely over the last few years, you might have noticed changes in your daily schedule and monthly budget. Now that you’re used to your new working arrangements, take a few moments to reflect on how these adjustments have impacted your financial habits and living expenses.

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10 Facts About Gold for Saint Patrick’s Day

By: American Heritage 03.14.24 3 minute read Investing & Retirement

This Saint Patrick’s Day, you might be hoping to find your very own pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. Maybe you’re wondering how gold got to be such a hot commodity in the first place. In this post, we’ll share 10 fascinating facts about this most famous of precious metals, including some tips for those who are curious about gold as an investment.

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Know Your Banking Rights and Protections

By: Holly Love 03.12.24 5 minute read Policy & Economy

For many, our biggest life goals are accomplished through banking. The ability to save, borrow, and invest money is key to most aspects of modern life and independence. However, fair banking had not always been available for everyone through the course of history. Know your rights and celebrate these championships of justice by learning about these historic laws.

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5 Affordable Family-Friendly Events Around Philadelphia This March

By: Nicholas Franks 03.07.24 3 minute read Culture

From the electrifying atmosphere of the Philadelphia Phillies' opening weekend, where the crack of the bat rings throughout the City of Brotherly Love, to the captivating displays of floral artistry at the renowned Philadelphia Flower Show, and the underwater encounters with mermaids at the Adventure Aquarium, there's always something to do around Philly.

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