An increasing number of the nation’s savings and loan associations are avoiding some federal oversight by becoming credit unions or switching to a state charter.
Keeping Your Money Secure Wise financial advice requires finding a trusted professional. DORA protects consumers through regulation of state-chartered credit unions, banks, savings & loan associations, investment advisers, brokers and special programs and initiatives like Senior$afe , which works to fight financial abuse of Colorado elders. Don't Wing It on Insurance The Colorado Division of Insurance regulates and monitors the state's insurance companies. The division is…
By Emily Guy Birken, Wise Bread on 17 July 2018 0 comments 15 Financial Facts About Baby Boomers That Will Shock You The baby boom that lasted from 1946-1964 created the largest generation in American history (until the millennials came along 17 years later). At a population of just over 74 million as of 2016, this generation has shaped American culture, politics, and finances since birth…
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Financial Focus | AUGUST 2017 For several years one of the common challenges that many farm families have experienced is the inability to accurately track farm and personal expenses. Many producers either lack the time or the experience necessary to properly establish a record keeping system that provides an accurate picture of the expenses associated with not only operating a farm, but providing for family living…
1. Review Your Current Finances — The first step toward improving your finances is to know where you stand. Take the time to look at all your assets (e.g., checking, savings, 401(k), etc.), as well as your liabilities, such as car and house payments and credit cards and their outstanding balances. Once you have a good picture of your current finances, you can move on to the next step. 2. Make a Budget — Most consumers don’t have a budget. The National Foundation…
Each option has its own benefits and pitfalls. The option chosen may have an impact on the community support for the project and the general attitude towards the associationâs board and/or manager. By choosing to finance a capital improvement rather than pay cash, the cost for the improvement is being allocated over a longer period of time. If an association is already budgeting to contribute a certain dollar amount to their reserve fund each year, it may be possible to allocate a…
by Tae Yoo, Senior Vice President Corporate Affairs Today – World Humanitarian Day – is dedicated to recognizing the work and sacrifices of humanitarian personnel. It is also a day to create awareness for the people and organizations that save lives, reduce suffering, and respect human dignity – to recognize those who are working to solve some of our most pressing global challenges. Since 1945, CARE…
March 20, 2014 by admin Colorado became the 48th state to require many professionals to report abuse and exploitation of adults 70 years and older. Senate Bill 13-111 , to be codified at C.R.S. § 18-6.5-108, becomes effective on July 1, 2014. Mandatory reporters are required to report elder abuse and exploitation to law enforcement within 24 hours. Failure to report can result in a Class 3 misdemeanor. Except for the perpetrator, anyone who makes a good-faith report is immune from liability for…
Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) A mortgage in which the interest rate and, ultimately, your monthly payment can go up or down over the life of the loan. Loan payment adjustments are usually made on an annual or semiannual basis, depending on the type of loan. Generally, the initial interest rate for an adjustable rate mortgage is lower than a regular fixed rate mortgage during the first few years of the loan. This translates to lower mortgage payments for the early period of the…