Today, we are full of links!
Info graphics have become a big rage on the internet. They
can be very useful in explaining fairly complex issues in a series of
“Powerpoint” like graphics and text that can be found on one page. Wikipedia
says they can improve our cognition by utilizing graphics to enhance the human
visual system’s ability to see patterns and trends; a data visualization so to
speak. I like them because the read fast and always leave an impression.
Here are ten infographics I found that have some very
important information in them that everyone could use. I will comment a little
on each…
Love and Finances. How much does love cost? It might be more
than you think.
How much do Americans Save? There are a lot of demands on
our wallet! As savers, how are we ranked against other countries’ savers?
Protect your Identity Online. These are simple tips anyone
can use to protect them from scammers. You are only safe if you take action. No
one will do it for you!
What are capital gains? If you are unsure or don’t know at
all, this graphic is a terrific explanation. It is better to know now than
learn too late. That could be a costly tax mistake!
How finances impact emotional well being. Do you get
depressed at the end of the month when your account runs low? Do you ever get
the “Day before Pay Day Blues?”
How much can you save with a Roth IRA? This is surprising!
Had I started in my 20’s I would have a huge tower of beer or a huge retirement
account if I invested in dollars rather than beer. This is a fun and
informative graphic.
It is important for us to plan for a long retirement. If you
and your spouse were 62 today, there is a 47% chance that one of you will live
to age 90. Have you planned your retirement accordingly?
Do financial challenges cause divorce? Earlier, we saw the
costs of love in our Love and Finance graphic. But can money also cause a
divorce?
What is a credit union? This info graphic lays it out nicely
for us.
http://dailyinfographic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Banks-vs-Credit-Unions-Infographic-1000px.png
Credit Unions vs. Big Banks. The battle between the
heavyweight champ (big banks) and the flyweight contender (credit unions) goes
on. Where would you rather keep your banking?
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Len Penzo is an electrical engineer with a good head for
personal family finance. He is a recommended blogger by Kiplinger Reports who
named him one of “Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Best Money Blogs.” I like to
read Len’s blog weekly.
What I like best about Len’s blog: “Well, my blog is all
about being personally responsible – not only for our personal finances, but
also for everything else we do in life. As you will learn from my blog,
the great thing about financial freedom is that anyone can attain it —
regardless of income level!”
http://lenpenzo.com/ Len
Penzo - Finance Blogger
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Don’t forget that this weekend is the Summer’s
Hottest Car Sale!!!
The parking lot at our main office will be filled with
recent model pre-owned cars this weekend. We have some outstanding financing
deals for those who qualify.
July 13 - Saturday
from 9am – 6pm
July 14 - Sunday from
10am to 5pm
Meriwest Credit Union
Main Office
5615 Chesbro Ave
San Jose CA 95123
Federally
insured by NCUA. We do business in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Law
and Equal Credit Opportunity Act.
Copyright 2013 Meriwest Credit Union. All rights reserved.
Copyright 2013 Meriwest Credit Union. All rights reserved.
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