Join us Thursday, 9/25 at 6pm for a deeper look at common retirement myths and mistakes with Dean Eisenbraun, Financial Advisor at Point West. Retirement Planning & Investing Thursday, September 25, 6pm – 7pm Point West Credit Union 718 NE 12th Ave, Portland OR 97232 RSVP to Mitch Beardsley at [email protected] There’s no doubt the economy is slowly improving, but … Continue reading
Thanks to your efforts, we finished out our Pedal Power Photo Contest on a high note and raised some much-needed funding for our friends at the Community Cycling Center. For every “like” received and photo entered during the contest, we pledged to donate $1.00 to the Community Cycling Center for their “Create a Commuter” program, which provides safety education and … Continue reading
Summer greetings! Our mission here at Point West is to pursue financial wellness for you, our members and member businesses, while engaging and empowering our local community. However, a mission statement is just words – it’s the actions we take in pursuit of our mission and underlying values that truly drives achievement. At Point West, our mission is comprised of … Continue reading
Warmer weather means it’s time for home projects! We’ve got some tips on how to make the most of your remodel and still have money for other summer fun. Determine what you can afford to spend. The most important part of any remodeling project is knowing what you can afford to spend. Remodeling should allow you to enjoy your house … Continue reading
Don’t tell Warren Buffett, but many scientists who specialize on the human brain believe that as we age, many of us will see a falloff in the ability to manage financial matters. Dr. Joe Verghese, a neurologist at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and chief of geriatrics at Einstein and Montefiore Medical Center in New York, notes that many cognitive … Continue reading
With the recent spate of data breaches and the prevalence of “social engineering” attacks like phishing, it’s more important than ever to be proactive when it comes to protecting your identity and personal data. Taking steps now to reduce the chances you will become a victim is a lot easier and less time-consuming than cleaning up the mess an identity … Continue reading
Does going credit card free create more problems than it solves? A popular media financial advisor recommends destroying all your credit cards and living a life completely devoid of credit. The high interest rates on credit cards, he argues, pull money away from building wealth. Yet that narrow argument misses the bigger financial picture. The main argument against credit is … Continue reading
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