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Saving For Retirement in Your 30’s
February 6, 2019
Categories: Budget, Budget, Retirement, Savings, Savings
Congratulations, after your roaring twenties, you have made it to the thriving thirties. Unfortunately, with another candle added to the cake comes another responsibility. People in their thirties have a very high amount of expenses from a house payment to the cost of little ones, which is why we wanted to offer the following solutions to saving. Automate Savings You have hopefully already begun a savings account for the other financial goals in your life. If not, no worries! You’ve likely
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How Much Money Do You Need to Retire?
October 18, 2018
Categories: Budget, Budget, Retirement, Savings, Savings
Asking yourself how much money you need in order to enjoy a comfortable retirement is difficult. Although it may be a challenge to figure out how much money you’ll need, a true monetary amount is different for everyone. It depends on factors such as where you’ll live, how healthy you are, and what you want to achieve in retirement. For example: travel or try exciting, new adventures. Ultimately, it depends on your lifestyle. But, here are some general guidelines to help you refine your
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Money Magic Tricks
September 26, 2017
Categories: Budget, Debt, Retirement, Savings
Magic is one type of entertainment that will never go out of style. Whether it’s David Blaine and his shocking stunts, or newly famous films such as Now You See Me, this classic art has proved to truly stand the test of time. While BANK may not be the best at slight of hand, we do have a few savings tricks up our sleeves! See if you can understand the steps to these financial stunts and make your fiscal success appear out of thin air. Make your money disappear (into your savings!) Before
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How to Save $1,000,000 for Retirement
May 3, 2017
Categories: Financial Management, Retirement, Savings
Retirement, 401(k), stocks and bonds, the subject matter of saving for the long term isn’t often as appealing as saving for the short term. Perhaps that’s why nearly three-quarters of Americans are underestimating how much they’ll need for retirement. The United States is on the brink, if not already in, a retirement crisis. However, at Iowa State Bank we believe retirement saving can still be easily accomplished, there are just a few steps to get started: The
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Title: Tax Beneficial Accounts You Need to Use
February 7, 2017
Categories: Financial Management, Retirement, Savings, Tax Season
One of the most proactive ways you can protect your personal finances is to take advantage of tax beneficial accounts such as an HSA, 401(k) and IRA. Though these accounts are typically tied to retirement savings, this is not always the case. At Iowa State Bank we want to help you make the most of your money, by offering these three account options: Health Savings Account (HSA): Currently tied to your insurance provider, this account allows you to save pre-tax income into
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5 Financially Savvy Ways to Use Your Tax Refund
January 26, 2017
Categories: Budget, Credit Score, Debt, Education, Retirement, Savings, Tax Season
Getting your taxes done early not only takes one more thing off your to-do list but further allows you to start planning for the future. Working with your tax professional, determine how much your family may receive this year from a tax refund. No matter the amount, we recommend putting it towards your financial goals for the year. Here are some great strategies we’ve tried to get the best bang for our buck: Max out your 401(k) or Traditional IRA contributions. If you
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How to Hit a Homerun in Retirement
July 14, 2016
Categories: Budget, Retirement, Savings
Winning in a baseball game or in your retirement savings is no easy feat! It takes dedication and determination to seal the win. As you begin to reexamine your retirement plan try these key pointers from Iowa State Bank to coach you along the way! Load the Bases If you have available resources, make sure you’re using them! Just as a batter is primed to score with his bases covered in players, so are you by capitalizing on your 401(k), IRA, personal savings, and structured
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How-To Save $1,000,000 by Retirement
April 19, 2016
Categories: Budget, Financial Management, Retirement, Savings
Retirement may seem an eternity away; however, even if it’s a dream 20 years down the road, saving for retirement shouldn’t wait until the goal is in sight. Rule of thumb says you’ll need $1,000,000 in savings to retire comfortably. Our experts at Iowa State Bank recommend taking the following steps to save with the future in mind: Determine when you want your $1 million. The typical age of retirement is 65, but you may be shooting for a few years