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Your Guide to Planning the Perfect Road Trip

By: American Heritage 05.23.24 4 minute read Auto

Is the open road calling you? You’re not alone. Every summer, millions of people in the U.S. travel by car for leisure. In fact, National Road Trip Day is celebrated the Friday before Memorial Day each year. Whether you’re heading across the state or across the country, a road trip can be a fun, flexible, and economical way to travel with the family. Before you gas up and hit the highway, a little planning can ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey. From preparing your vehicle to mapping out your route and packing emergency supplies, here are some tips for making the most of your summer road trip.

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Combat Fraud and Scams Using These Helpful Tactics

By: American Heritage 05.09.24 2 minute read Security

At American Heritage, we are continually looking for ways to provide our members with educational resources and tips that can aid in fighting frauds and scams, including card skimming. Members have access to various account tools to protect themselves against the ongoing and increased scam activity. Tools and digital services available to members include Mobile Teller card controls, eAlerts for each card transaction, and on-demand educational content on the Learning Center.

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Why Are Trusts Frequently Used in Estate Planning?

By: American Heritage 05.02.24 3 minute read Investing & Retirement

When it comes to estate planning, you may be more familiar with the concept of a will versus a trust, but there are several reasons that trusts could benefit you and your loved ones in estate planning. Establishing a trust gives you control over how your wealth will be protected and, ultimately, transferred to your beneficiaries. Many types of trusts are available. The benefits of each vary by type, and each may be treated differently from state to state. Meet with a financial advisor who has estate planning experience to determine if setting up a trust is the right plan for you and to find one that best fits your needs and goals.

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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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