Cut
Holiday Expenses, No Scrooge Required
 There are plenty of ways to have fun,
create lasting memories, and avoid the "Bah, humbug!" approach
to the coming holiday season, despite the economic downturn
and strain on family budgets. Consider making a few changes
this year that are kinder to your budget and that free up valuable time for family and fun
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Credit
Unions Serve Consumers for 100 Years
 Your credit union is not 100 years
old—yet—but we join credit unions around the country in
celebrating a wonderful milestone: formation of the nation's
first credit union, La Caisse Populaire St. Marie in New
Hampshire, in 1908. Hear more about the birth of the U.S. credit
union movement >>>
CU
Custom Information
 Standard EZ Mail set-up comes with
one customizable section in the right hand column. You can use
this section to alert your customers or upcoming promotions or
other Credit Union news.
IRA
"Catch-Ups" Earn Big Bucks
 In 2008, your maximum IRA (individual
retirement account) annual contribution limit increased to
$5,000. And if you are age 50 or older, you can exceed that
limit by an additional $1,000 because of catch-up provisions
designed to boost your IRA contribution dollars. Here's how those catch-up provisions can pay
off >>>
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Question
What
is the deadline for 2008 IRA
contributions?
A)
April 15, 2008
B) December 31,
2008
C) April 15,
2009
D) Your approved IRS
extension deadline.
Answer:
You
can contribute funds to your traditional or Roth
IRA by the first deadline of a tax return, without
any extensions. That means you can make a
retroactive 2008 IRA contribution if you fund the
account by April 15, 2009. (Answer C is
correct.) |
CU
Custom Information
Standard
EZ Mail set-up comes with one customizable section
in the left hand column. You can use this section
to alert your customers or upcoming promotions or
other Credit Union
news. | | |
