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• Why Financial Preparedness Is a Smart Investment

  Only about two-thirds of Americans could cover an unexpected $400 expense. Here are some of the most crucial steps you may take to work on financial preparedness.

• Personal Line of Credit

  Caught with no money in your Broadview Checking Account? Your bills are still covered if you have a credit line for your account.

• It's Not Too Late to Prepare for College Tuition

  While challenge of paying for college is a little stressful, it isn’t insurmountable.  With hard work and guidance, you and your child can make this happen.

• Back-To-School Scams to Avoid

  Heading back to college is exciting, but also a prime time for scams.

• Freezing Your Credit is Free

  A federal law enables consumers to freeze their credit files at no cost. Thawing the freeze (un-freezing them temporarily) is free, too. Learn why and how to do it.

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  William Spadola

• Andrea Charde

  Andrea Charde

• Laura Sullivan

  Laura Sullivan

• 10 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Credit Score

  When you apply for credit, your credit scores help lenders determine whether or not you are able to repay the loan based on your past financial performance. With a higher score, you qualify for better interest rates, higher credit limits and more types of credit than you would with a lower score.

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  Elaine Dickenson

• 5 Financial Bad Habits to Cut This Year

  When it comes to financial bad habits, the most common are also well known — don’t spend too much, don’t take on unsustainable debt, and avoid living paycheck to paycheck.

• 4 Reasons to Consider a Life Insurance Policy

  Life insurance is not about death, but instead about the future and security of your loved ones. If you have not yet made the jump to purchase your life insurance policy, below are four reasons you should consider one.

• Broadview Concludes ‘Volunteers for Veterans’ Week

  In recognition of Veteran’s Day observed annually on November 11, more than 40 Broadview Federal Credit Union employee volunteers spent this week supporting seven local veteran-related service organizations in the Capital Region, Syracuse, Binghamton, and Buffalo.  

• Certificates

  With their favorable fixed rates and guaranteed returns, certificates are a great choice to grow your savings.

• Know What You Are Worth Today to Map Out Your Financial Future

  It does not matter how much money you have today; you still must know the details of what you are worth. Understanding your financial situation can help you develop a retirement plan, pay down debt, draft a comprehensive estate plan and live with financial independence.

• 529 Plans: The Ins and Outs of Contributions and Withdrawals

  529 plans can be powerful college savings tools, but you need to understand how your plan works before you can take full advantage of it. Among other things, this means becoming familiar with the finer points of contributions and withdrawals.

• 8 Hot Tips for Homebuyers

  When it comes to buying a home, a lack of knowledge and experience can lead to costly mistakes. Even if you are not a first-time homebuyer, these tips will help you prepare for one of the largest purchases you’ll make in your life.

• The Unexpected Limitations of Personal Tax Deductions

  The world of personal taxation and tax deductions can often be puzzling. While these elements aid in reducing one's tax burden, they may also come with unexpected limitations. These limitations can take taxpayers by surprise, reducing the potential tax reduction they envisioned when filing taxes.

• Manage My Mortgage

  View your loan and manage it. Log in to your Broadview account for instant access to your mortgage portal.

• Investing vs. Saving: Key Differences and Why Your Money Mindset Matters

  You often hear people discuss "saving for retirement,” but in many cases, they're actually referring to their investing.