We wanted to remind you about our upcoming November 20th Member meeting of the Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition, now at a new location: CapEd Credit Union in Meridian! You can also join us virtually if that works better for you. This month, we’re excited to host two amazing guest speakers. Buck Fry will be sharing […]
Unplug & Play at Barber Park THIS SUNDAY (9.15)
Come and join Toys for Tots at Barber Park on Sunday September 15th (Noon-5PM) for a FREE afternoon of family fun. FREE Toy Giveaway FREE Bouncy Houses FREE Food FREE Parking We look forward to seeing you there! Event Website: https://www.facebook.com/share/M5xNNCkBuXJCSZdR/ Sponsored by Horizon Credit Union
2024 Fraud and Senior Financial Exploitation Prevention Roadshow!
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, […]
Have You Seen Our New Logo? Discover the Inspiration Behind This Fresh Design!
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.
IRS Launches New Coalition to Combat Tax Scams: What You Need to Know for 2025 Tax Season
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 […]
Unlocking the Benefits of a Roth IRA: Your Path to Financial Freedom
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 […]
Budgeting is the Darth Vader of personal finances, or is he?
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 […]