March 1, 2010 The Olympics are over and the U.S. won a record 37 medals! Now that we’re done spending our weekends watching the Olympics, it’s time to think about filing our taxes. At least, in my house it is.
As it happens each year, there are several new tax provisions in California, and probably in other States as [...]
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February 11, 2010Every Sunday when I get the newspaper, I sit down with my scissors and start browsing the grocery coupons. I usually find at least a few that I can actually use and happily set them aside for my next shopping trip. But I always wish there were more that I could choose from – every penny [...]
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January 19, 2010Grabbing the attention of teens today can be quite a challenge, especially since they want easy-to-find information quick and in most cases – online. The DMV wants to keep young drivers informed and safe on the roads, so it’s encouraging teens to obtain educational information through mediums they are regularly visiting anyway – popular social [...]
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January 11, 2010I’m sure by now you’ve heard of the “Move Your Money” campaign first started by Arianna Huffington of the Huffington Post.
Basically, they’re saying that “Too-big-to-fail banks are profiting from bailout dollars and government guarantees, and growing bigger.” And, much like It’s a Wonderful Life, they are urging consumers to move their money from the big [...]
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December 15, 2009For all you California drivers – the following article from the Department of Motor Vehicles is a good one. Enjoy and please pass on to loved ones.
It is the leading cause of distracted driving collisions in California, increasing one’s risk of a crash by 23 times. It causes an estimated six percent of traffic collisions, [...]
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November 10, 2009The passage of the Home Buyers Tax Credit Extension with the addition of existing home owners being able to participate too has many people asking questions.
Who is eligible to claim the $6,500 tax credit?
Qualified move-up or repeat home buyers purchasing any kind of home are eligible to claim this credit.
What is the definition of a [...]
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October 8, 2009
In the past year or so, we’ve all seen several banks and credit unions failing and either closing their doors completely, or being swept up by a larger financial institution.
A good way to check on your financial institution’s well-being, besides looking at annual reports, is to check their rating on Bauer Financial. Bauer has been [...]
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August 5, 2009It has recently been reported that home sales, construction and prices increased in June. What does that mean for first-time homebuyers? Now is the time to do your homework, take advantage of savings and offers, and get into a home!
Government Tax Credit
If you purchase your first home before December 1, 2009, you may be eligible for [...]
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July 22, 2009In an effort to boost sales of its 2009 fleet, Chrysler has announced it will offer up to $4,500 cash on most 2009 model vehicles. This incentive is valid through Aug. 31, 2009. This is double what is offered by the Cash for Clunkers program, which starts Friday July 24th.
Here’s how it works:
When you trade in your [...]
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July 13, 2009Like it or not, your kids are part of a huge consumer group. They influence billions of dollars in purchasing power each year, and advertisers spend billions of dollars marketing directly to them. If your toddler is already singing, “I’m lovin’ it”, that’s no coincidence.
How can you teach your children to be smart shoppers?
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Marnie Nemcoff is the Vice President of Marketing for Matadors Community Credit Union. She has worked in the banking industry for 20 years, and has been with credit unions since 1997.
