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Tax Planning with Dependents: Where to Start and What Not to Miss
Thanks to the pandemic, we have an extra month until we have to file taxes for 2020, so there is still time to refine your tax strategy. Don’t forget to include your kids in your tax planning. The ...
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Work-from-Home Tax Deductions to Consider
These days there is nothing novel about working from home. Since the pandemic began, 88% of organizations have mandated ...
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iQ Receives Two Prestigious Credit Union National Association Diamond Awards
Vancouver, Wash.— iQ Credit Union (iQ) was the recipient of two Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Diamond Awards ...
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4 Top-of-Mind Retirement Planning Tips to Know Now
When balancing the household budget every month, how much are you setting aside for retirement? Retirement planning ...
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iQ Credit Union Continually, Creatively Provides Financial Education and Community Outreach During Pandemic
Vancouver, Wash.— iQ Credit Union has a storied history of financial education and active community involvement in ...
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Is an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Right for You?
When considering a retirement strategy, one of the first questions you should ask is whether an individual retirement ...
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iQ Credit Union Hires Jeremy Wiersma as New VP of Business Services
Wiersma will lead iQ’s dynamic business services department with a commercial loan portfolio over $250M
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iQ Credit Union Promotes Kari Stansberry to Chief Administrative Officer and Hillery Losli to VP of Operations and Project Management
Recent promotions continue iQ’s tradition of developing and advancing the credit union’s leaders
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A Quick Guide to Balance Transfers
All of us had a difficult 2020. Because of the pandemic, tens of thousands of Americans lost their jobs, and more ...
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Leasing vs. Buying a New Car: Advantages and Disadvantages
Your old car has finally stopped working and you need new wheels. Or maybe you just want to upgrade to a newer model. ...
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Estate Planning 101
When someone talks about estate planning, do you think of wealthy relatives with lots of property and money in the ...
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5 Misconceptions About Wills and Probate
No matter how young or how old they are, everyone should have a will. Yet only 40 percent of Americans have one. Many ...
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Working as an Independent Contractor: What You Need to Know
Who doesn’t want to be their own boss? There is plenty of freedom in working for yourself, and more people are striking ...
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How to Make It as a Freelancer
At the risk of sounding like an overly cheesy motivational speaker, we all deserve the opportunity to pave our own ...
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What Is Unemployment Insurance and Do You Qualify for It?
No one wants to be out of work. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the job market, ...
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Quick Guide: Understanding Umbrella Insurance
What good is insurance if it doesn’t offer the protection you need? We all need insurance of one type or another. If ...
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Consider These 5 Types of Insurance to Protect Your Assets
Insurance can be a valuable part of your financial strategy. It can protect your wealth and ensure you have the ...
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Why Insurance Is Important for Financial Success
Many people don’t understand why insurance is important. They just see insurance premiums as another monthly bill they ...
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Investing 101: Investing in Your 30s for Your Future
There is an ancient Chinese proverb: “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” The ...
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How to Create a Financial Emergency Plan
You can never truly plan for an emergency. How many of us could have predicted the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic? ...
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Annuities 101: Annuity Concepts for Retirement Planning
Annuities are often overlooked when developing a retirement strategy, largely because they are misunderstood. In fact, ...
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How to Build Good Credit
Your credit says a lot about you. Good credit not only tells potential borrowers that you pay your bills on time, but ...
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The Benefits of Building Equity in a Home
Your home is probably the most valuable asset you will ever have. Whether you own your home or have investment ...
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Teaching Financial Literacy to America's Youth
Everyone strives for financial independence, but to achieve it you need to understand the basic principles of money ...
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Basic Money Management Skills for College Students
For many, college is the first time you are truly living on your own. You have to arrange your own meals, do your own ...
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iQ Credit Union Named in Top Five Credit Unions in Washington State
Forbes List of America’s Best Credit Unions lists iQ #2 in State
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Why People Love the Pacific Northwest: Outdoor Activities for Summer 2020
Summer is coming, and after being cooped up indoors as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, you will undoubtedly want to ...
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4 Reasons You Should Start Building Credit Now
Everyone needs to be concerned about their credit. Building credit is necessary in order to obtain a credit card, buy a ...
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Credit Card Rewards: Now Is the Right Time to Rack Up Rewards Points
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our spending habits, perhaps forever. With shelter-in-place orders and restaurant ...
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How to Protect Your Credit Score During the Pandemic
Times of uncertainty tend to create economic chaos. Just look at stock market trends during the COVID-19 pandemic. When ...
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