Financial Education Webcasts

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Accessing Your Alliant accounts

Accessing your Alliant accounts is easy and convenient. We offer numerous ways for you to stay in touch with your money 24/7. From online and mobile banking to ATMs and 24/7 live personal assistance, whenever you need us, wherever you are, Alliant Credit Union is there. Watch this informative webcast to learn all of the ways you can access your accounts.
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Raising Financially Aware Kids

Learn the role a parent can take in teaching children and grandchildren about money:

• Understanding: the importance of learning the basics early in life
• Allowance: should you give one, when to start, how much should it be
• Money Management: setting expectations and goals

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Want to learn more about how to use your HSA in 2013?

Join Alliant Credit Union for an educational webcast on Health Savings Accounts. During this session, we will:

• Provide an overview of the basics of a health savings account
• Explore its triple tax advantages
• Discuss the changes for 2013
• Look at long-term opportunities available with owning an HSA

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Estate Planning Basics

An estate plan is a map of how you want your personal and financial affairs to be handled in the future. An effective estate plan can help ensure that your family’s financial needs will be taken care of, and that your personal wishes will be carried out in the manner you intended. It’s a critical part of your overall financial plan.
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Surviving and Thriving through the Holidays

Every year the national Retail Federation surveys consumers on what they planned to spend for the holidays and what they actually spent. It is probably no surprise that most people spend more – sometimes even hundreds of dollars more than they planned.

In our Surviving and Thriving through the Holidays webcast, we’ll give you tools, strategies and budgeting techniques that you can start using now to help you avoid overspending.

• When is the best time to start saving for Christmas?
• How to set goals that will provide direction for your spending
• Learn two budgeting techniques that will you get through the holiday season without breaking the bank
• Credit – should you use it or not?
• Creative gift ideas and new holiday traditions
• Deciphering your gift giving list into NEED to give and WANT to give
• Plus, get our free Holiday Spending Worksheet (Excel) that you can download and start using today
• Charitable Giving (PDF)
• Creating New Holiday Traditions (PDF)

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Protect Against Identity Theft

If you or someone you know has ever been a victim of identity theft, you know how time consuming, costly and painful it can be. At the Identity Theft webcast, you’ll learn what identity theft is, how thieves get and use your personal information, how to protect yourself and what to do if you are a victim. With some good knowledge and simple steps, you can protect your identity from those who want it.
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The American Dream – Homebuyer education

Owning your own home is a major part of the American dream. Buying a home is one the largest purchases most people will ever make and once you buy it; it's a big responsibility that you will need to accept for many years to come. In our webcast, The American Dream, we'll explore with you the keys to finding and financing a home.

• Where do you start?
• What type of home mortgage loan is right for you?
• How do you find a lender that's the best option for you?
• What can you afford?
• What are you willing to spend every month to own a home?
• What's involved in making an offer and negotiating the deal?

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Understanding Your Credit Report

If you're like many Americans, reading and understanding your credit report can be a challenging experience. But it doesn't have to be. Become knowledgeable in topics such as: What is a credit report? What is a credit score? How can I obtain my personal credit report? How does my credit history affect me? In the Understanding Your Credit Report webcast, you'll get the answers to these and many other questions. Don't miss it!
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Auto Buying and Financing Essentials

Is purchasing a car in your future? Next to purchasing a house, buying a car can be one of the biggest purchases someone can make in their lifetime. Will you buy a new or used vehicle? How will you finance your new purchase? There are many components of the auto buying and financing process that may not only impact what type of vehicle you buy, but how you buy it!
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Paying For Education

The cost of education – for college, graduate and private K-12 programs – continues to rise, making education harder to afford. There are many routes people take to pay for educational expenses; including student loans. View our webcast to learn about the different types of loans available to students and how to apply.
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The Basics of a Health Savings Account (HSA)

Want to learn more about how to use your HSA in conjunction with the HDHP? /Are you considering switching from your current health plan to a high deductible health plan and HSA? View our educational webcast on Health Savings Accounts where you will gain a greater understanding of: a high deductible health plan, an HSA, the tax advantages of an HSA, how the HSA works, the benefits of an HDHP/HSA vs. a PPO and more.
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10 Steps to Financial Success

Financial success is not always dependent on income; in fact, many people earning an impressive salary struggle to make ends meet because they haven't followed the 10 basic steps discussed in this seminar. From developing a spending plan that works, to setting goals, to weighing insurance needs, this presentation covers the core concepts necessary to develop and maintain personal financial control.
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Identity Theft Solutions

This presentation provides an overview of common identity theft practices, tools for preventing identity theft, and specific steps for victims of these kinds of crimes to take in order to minimize damage.
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