1,601 results found
-
3 reasons why women should use HSAs to save for retirement
A recent article from Bustle titled "How to Save for Retirement in Your 20s" powerfully explained why saving for the future is one of the best financial decisions young people can make. This is particularly true for women, who typically live longer than men and need their retirement funds to stretch further. However, a
-
401(k) vs. IRA: Which One Is Right for You?
There are dozens of factors to consider as you're planning for retirement. How much should you be saving? What age should you retire?
-
Stay Safe When Banking Online: Top 5 Cybersecurity
Stay Safe When Banking Online: Top 5 Cybersecurity Tips Online banking continues to grow in popularity, as more and more people take
-
Tax Season Will Be Here Soon. 3 Tips to Prepare
Taxes are the sort of thing many of us would rather not think about until we absolutely have to. And in that regard, there's some good news.
-
Translating Passion to Business
Meet Elizabeth Colon, who is an honoree of the 2020 Inspiring Women in Business program, sponsored by First Midwest Bank and 101.9 THE MIX. Elizabeth
-
Gearing Up to Be a First-Time Dad? 3 Money Moves to Make
Becoming a dad is exciting. And you may be counting down the days until your little bundle of joy makes their entrance into the world.
-
What Employers Need to Know about 401(k) Plans
In a tight labor market, businesses need a retirement savings plan to recruit and retain good workers. In fact, about 80% of Americans work for an employer with a 401(k)-style retirement plan. In the following conversation, Robert Diedrich, president-wealth management division, First Midwest Bank, discusses recent rule
-
How Secure Are Your Financial Accounts And How To Protect Yourself
It's a new year and we have a new President of the United States, but that doesn't mean that the world has changed all that much. Just like before, identity theft is on the rise, and more people than ever would love to get their hands on your Social Security number and account passwords. Much of this information is bou
-
How to save more when inflation makes your money count less
When it comes to spending power, inflation means that things cost more and that your money becomes less valuable. When a period of high inflation hits
-
Is It Safe to Invest During a Recession?
The COVID-19 crisis has already upended the U. S. economy. Right now, millions of Americans are out of work while countless small businesses are at risk of shutting down on a permanent basis. As such, there's talk that we'll soon have a full-blown recession on our hands. There's no single definition of what a recession