Tip of the Month
December 2009
Give Your Finances a Year-End Check Up
It's always good to know where you stand, and where you’re going! Take a few minutes to review our checklist, and you’ll be ready for financial success in 2010:
- Review all of your outstanding bills, and look closely at interest rates. Consider transferring balances or refinancing loans at Service 1 FCU to save on finance charges.
- Evaluate your savings, investments and retirement account. Are you on track to meet your goals? Are you exposed to too much risk?
- Set some financial goals for 2010 and write them down.
- Finish funding your 2009 IRA right now if you can, rather than waiting for the last minute. That way your money will have more time to grow.
- Make sure we have your correct address, phone, and beneficiary information on file.
Need help with these steps? Call or stop by – we're here to help!
Previous Tips
- November 2009 - Save Over $1,000 Each Year!
- October 2009 - Fall Lawn Care: Green Tips to fall into
- September 2009 - Ways to Earn Money…With Items You Already Own
- August 2009 - Back to School Tips: Get Ready, Get Organized
- July 2009 - Summer Safety Tips
- June 2009 - Summer Energy-Saving Tips
- May 2009 - Ways to Avoid Foreclosure in Today’s Economy
- April 2009 - Getting Ahead Financially
- March 2009 - Getting Out of Debt – You can do it!
- February 2009 - Maximize Your Tax Refund
- January 2009 - Frugal Tips to Survive a Recession

