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One swallow does not make a summer, but one skein of geese, cleaving the murk of March thaw, is the Spring.
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8 tips on saving money on a cruise vacation
Recent images of a cruise ship limping back to port after an engine malfunction didn’t do the cruise industry any favors heading into the summer vacation season. And cringe-worthy accounts from passengers who had to make do without power or working toilets for five days may have turned some travelers off cruising for good. Read More
Financial Education for the Community
Realizing the importance of financial education, Zions Bank participates in several programs aimed at teaching the basics of finance. This video discusses the Teach Children to Save and Get Smart About Credit programs and Financial Peace University. Read More
Smart Spending: Spring cleaning for fun and profit
The ritual of spring cleaning can bring lots of poetic benefits: spiritual renewal, charitable donations, a clutter-free lifestyle. But it also can be a way to save money — and even make a dollar or two. Here’s how to get the biggest bang for your buck out of this annual ritual. Read More
End-of-the-year taxes: 8 tips to help you save
The decorations are up, the shopping is underway and holiday parties line the calendar. That means it’s time to think about your tax bill. A little effort now could add to the list of what you have to celebrate. Read More
It’s not too early to think about 2011 taxes
The Bush-era tax cuts have been extended, the alternative minimum tax is patched and capital gains rates are set. Tax breaks are in place for students and teachers, and for the most sizable estates. Congress established some of the parameters for the 2011 tax year even before the year began.
The big question confronting lawmakers was whether to extend the Bush tax cuts and for whom. Democrats had argued that the nation’s richest taxpayers should be excluded from any extension Read More
5 ways boomers can reduce retirement shortfall
As Theodore Roosevelt once said: “Old age is like everything else. To make a success of it, you’ve got to start young.” But it’s not too late for baby boomers who put off retirement planning and haven’t saved enough. Here are five key steps:
— HAVE A PLAN: Educate yourself about your complete financial picture and your options. You don’t have to obsess about reaching The Number — the amount a financial adviser or retirement calculator says you’ll need to retire comfortably. But having an idea of your expected monthly income and expenses in retirement is essential… Read More
