The Idaho Department of Finance (IDOF) is excited to announce the return of the Fraud and Senior Financial Exploitation Prevention Roadshow. The roadshow events will provide education to Idaho seniors, adult family members, and caregivers who provide support to seniors and vulnerable adults through a series of free presentations open to the public. Along with IDOF, AARP Idaho, […]
Introducing the new logo for the Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition, thoughtfully designed by the creative team at Tuuti Agency. This design is particularly meaningful to us because it draws inspiration from our long-standing Piggy Bank Beauty Contest—a cornerstone of our efforts to promote financial literacy across Idaho.
Last week the IRS, state tax agencies and tax industry representatives announced a new joint effort to combat the growth in tax scams. Members of the Coalition Against Scam and Scheme Threats will work to expand outreach and education about emerging scams, develop new approaches to identify potentially fraudulent returns at the point of filing […]
In the world of personal finance, a Roth IRA stands out as a powerful tool for securing your financial future. Whether you’re new to investing or looking to diversify your retirement savings, understanding the benefits of a Roth IRA can help you make informed decisions that lead to long-term wealth and stability. In this blog […]
Luke Erickson, Ph.D., AFC®, is an associate professor of personal finance for the University of Idaho. He works and lives in the Treasure Valley @drlukeerickson (Instagram), erickson@uidaho.edu As you can see in the author line, my name is Luke, and I grew up in the 80’s/90’s. If you don’t know what it’s like to grow […]
