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Better Budgeting

Topic: Budgeting
Next Seminar: Feb 11, 2010, Redondo Neighborhood Financial Center

Do you want to fine tune your spending, reduce your debt or save more money? This seminar teaches principles, practices and skills of good money management that will make your financial life easier and help you reach your goals. Come and learn how to create your personalized spending plan.

The Roth IRA in 2010

Topic: Retirement Planning
Next Seminar: Feb 11, 2010, BECU EVERETT CENTER-2ND FL

New seminar focused on America's New Tax Break, Rules & Regulations. Converting to Roth IRA brings new opportunity in 2010. Anyone, regardless of income level, may be eligible to convert all or a portion of their Traditional IRA or employer-sponsored plan to a Roth IRA in 2010. Some of the advantages may include tax-free distributions, and no required minimum distributions or age and income limitations. Experts are saying this legislative change may become the single most powerful estate building and wealth transfer investment vehicle. I invite you to explore how you can take advantage of America's new tax break. INVESTORS SHOULD DISCUSS TAX-RELATED STRATEGIES WITH A QUALIFIED TAX ADVISOR.

Financing Your Home

Topic: Homeownership
Next Seminar: Feb 16, 2010, Tukwila Financial Center

Become an informed borrower. This seminar will help you understand how to shop for a mortgage loan, including requirements, terms, and beneficial options for BECU members.

Understanding Credit Reports

Topic: Debt and Credit
Next Seminar: Feb 17, 2010, Covington Library

Learn how to use free credit reports to learn what's behind your credit rating, how to correct misinformation, and prevent fraud and identity theft.

First Time Homebuyer 101

Topic: Homeownership
Next Seminar: Feb 25, 2010, Auburn Top Foods- BECU location

Become a well-informed home buyer. This seminar covers it all: How to prepare your credit, develop a budget, and apply for a mortgage, as well as presenting your offer, the appraisal and inspection, and other useful tips.

How to Avoid Costly IRA Estate Planning Mistakes

Topic: Retirement Planning
Next Seminar: Mar 03, 2010, Tukwila Financial Center

Take the guesswork out of estate planning regarding the beneficiaries of 401(k), the VIP Plan, and IRA accounts. Learn how tax deferment and other techniques can stretch retirement funds for your children and help them avoid making large tax payments upon your death.

Making the Most of IRA Opportunities

Topic: Retirement Planning
Next Seminar: Mar 04, 2010, BECU EVERETT CENTER-2ND FL

New tax laws make both IRAs and Roth IRAs appealing savings vehicles. Learn how to determine which is better for you, and the tax rules and advantages. This seminar also covers rollover IRAs and Roth conversions.

*Fundamentals of Fixed Income Investing

Topic: Investing
Next Seminar: Mar 16, 2010, BECU TUKWILA CENTER, 2ND FLOOR

You'll learn how to determine if bonds, mutual funds have a place in your portfolio, and how you can maximize the potential for you to work toward your financial goals, what is a bond, the types of bonds, and the benefits and the risks. WE ADVISE YOU TO CAREFULLY CONSIDER THE OBJECTIVES, RISKS, CHARGES AND EXPENSES OF MUTUAL FUNDS AND/OR VARIABLE PRODUCTS BEFORE INVESTING. THE PROSPECTUS CONTAINS THIS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR REVIEW. PLEASE READ THE PROSPECTUS CAREFULLY BEFORE INVESTING

Retirement Investment Strategies

Topic: Retirement Planning
Next Seminar: Mar 18, 2010, BECU TUKWILA CENTER, 2ND FLOOR

This seminar will help you understand some of the major financial decisions you may be facing at retirement. We'll address some of the most commonly asked questions including: "Will I be able to keep my standard of living?", "What if I invest too aggressively/conservatively?", "How much income do I need and how will I get it?", and "What about taxes?"

Financing Your Small Business

Topic: Small Business
Next Seminar: Mar 22, 2010, Tukwila Financial Center

This seminar provides a helpful overview for the business beginner. Learn about licensing and registration, choosing a legal structure (proprietorship, partnership, LLC, or corporation), accounting reports, and how to prepare revenue and expense projections. We'll focus on financing and what's required by a lender or investor.

Investment Fundamentals

Topic: Investing
Next Seminar: Mar 25, 2010, Federal Way 320 Library

We'll help you build a solid investment foundation. Learn to balance risk with potential return, and how to develop and follow a long-term plan.

Retirement Plan Distributions

Topic: Retirement Planning
Next Seminar: Apr 01, 2010, BECU EVERETT CENTER-2ND FL

This seminar is aimed at people who have retired or left a job with assets in a qualified retirement plan. Learn the tax implications and choices of rollovers, lump-sum distributions, and other options to help you increase your retirement savings.

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