Have you ever been confused by the jargon used on Wall Street? Let’s translate some esoteric stock market terms into plain English. Blue chips Stocks that have a history of consistently reliable dividend payments, issued by huge corporations with solid management. In addition, a nickname for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which includes 30 companies …
8 Ways to Protect Your Identity Online
It seems every day there’s more bad news in the world of cyber security. Data leaks, malicious apps and phishing attacks are a reality in the digital age. In 2017 alone, nearly 17 million people were victims of identity theft—a record-high for the second year in a row, according to the Insurance Information Institute. With …
Five Tips for Retirement Income Planning
It’s never too early to start dreaming about retirement. And it’s never too early to start taking stock of your situation and figuring out how to comfortably fund those retirement dreams. The key to success is to start saving early, educate yourself and review your plan and progress regularly. The following tips touch on a …
Life Insurance Needs – Trust the Numbers
When people take on an obligation, they usually plan on being able to fulfill it. But sometimes things don’t work out according to our best expectations. Our debts don’t end when we do. If you didn’t come home from work tomorrow, chances are your family would still have many costs to cover. Life insurance can …
A Family Budgeting Tool for the 21st Century
Sharing and budgeting funds across the modern family is now easier — and more secure — with reloadable prepaid cards. An inexpensive and beneficial way to get funds quickly to those who need them, reloadable cards often become the preferred payment choice among even the busiest families with dynamic lifestyles. Whether it’s to help support …
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Shopping for a New Vehicle? We Can Help!
September is a great month to consider buying a car, and remains one of the most popular months for new car purchases. As new models hit the showrooms, manufacturers often offer some of the year’s best deals to move out the older inventory to make way for the new. As a AAA member, we want …
Putting a Protection Plan in Place with Life Insurance
People like to plan for living, and most have financial goals that they prioritize throughout their lifetime. These priorities often include reducing debt – such as bills, the mortgage and student loans – paying for medical expenses, leaving an inheritance and maintaining their family’s standard of living if they die.¹ Nearly one in five consumers …
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College Savings Strategies from AAA
There’s no doubt about it; saving for college can seem daunting. The average per-year total of tuition, fees and room and board is about $20,000 for public colleges and universities. That number jumps to roughly $40,000 for private schools. The key is to plan ahead. So many families wait until their child reaches high school …
Travel with Payment Security
Traveling doesn’t have to mean leaving peace of mind behind. A reloadable prepaid card is an ideal payment option for travelers. Stateside or abroad, it offers convenience, security and flexibility without putting bank and credit accounts at risk. Using a card that’s not linked to everyday accounts is a smart choice for purchases while you’re …
Investing Means Tolerating Some Risk
When financial markets have a bad day, week, or month, discomforting headlines and data can swiftly communicate a message to retirees and retirement savers alike: equity investments are risky things, and Wall Street is a risky place. All true. If you want to accumulate significant retirement savings or try and grow your wealth through the …