Budgeting & Saving

Get motivated to budget and save better. From building an emergency fund to preparing for retirement, you'll learn practical tips to manage your finances.

10/30/14 Budgeting & Saving

Resources for estate planning and medical advanced directives

Yesterday’s blog post reviewed some of the components of estate plans. Today, we review some resources that can help you to complete your estate plan in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

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10/29/14 Budgeting & Saving

Estate Planning Basics

Having an estate plan will give your family a financial outline after you pass away or become disabled. Although there is no such thing as a “one size fits all” estate plan, learning what an estate plan entails may help you decide how to proceed to create yours.

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10/1/14 Budgeting & Saving

3 keys to more successful investing (part two)

Learn investment tips to maximize your gains and minimize your losses.

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9/19/14 Budgeting & Saving

Is a rollover right for you?

If you have multiple retirement plan accounts, consolidating those assets into one account can make it easier to administer and allocate your assets, track performance and make changes to your account. Learn some of the factors you should consider when making decisions about rollovers.

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8/26/14 Budgeting & Saving

Save to splurge

We wrote a couple of weeks ago about a tactic to avoid frivolous and impetuous purchases that can wreck your budget. And we write often about saving and being thrifty. But we want to remind you that sometimes it’s also OK to treat yourself to a special item or activity that you love. Allowing yourself an occasional treat is necessary to keep you from feeling deprived by your budget. Learn about how – and why – you can splurge without wrecking your budget.

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8/20/14 Budgeting & Saving

One-third of Americans not saving for retirement

A new poll from bankrate.com found that 36% of Americans have no retirement savings. If you want to start – or increase – your retirement savings, we've shared some of the ways that Alliant can help you achieve greater financial security in retirement.

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