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Your Ultimate Guide to Filing Your 2024 Taxes in 2025

  • 1.9.2025
  • Financial Education
  • Frontwave Credit Union

Get ready for the 2025 tax season with our guide to filing 2024 taxes. Learn how to avoid mistakes, maximize your refund and meet key deadlines.

Recover from Holiday Spending and Build Toward Your Goals
Recover from holiday spending and start building your financial goals in 2025. Get tips for balancing debt repayment and saving for a brighter future.
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No Tricks, Just Treats: Simple Ways to Tackle Your Money Fears
Finances got you feeling spooked? Here’s the good news: we’ve got simple, actionable steps to help you take control of your financial future, no tricks involved!
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Traditional IRA vs. Roth IRA: What’s the Difference?
Whether you're a recent graduate planning for retirement or expanding your family and thinking about the future, understanding IRAs is key. Dive into the basics: Traditional IRAs offer pre-tax contributions with taxed withdrawals, while Roth IRAs involve after-tax contributions with tax-free withdrawals, each with its own considerations. Start planning early to maximize your retirement savings and explore more resources at the IRS website or with our Frontwave Investment Services team.
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Finance Fundamentals: The Breakdown of Savings vs. Money Market Accounts
Find the perfect savings solution with Frontwave! Learn about the differences between savings and money market accounts and choose the right option for your needs. Take the first step toward financial security today!
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Generational Wealth: Setting Your Family Up for Success
Generational wealth helps to set your children and family up for success, providing opportunities and assets to flourish. How do you get the ball rolling to build up your assets so your generational wealth can thrive? Read on for tips and tricks to save, invest and educate.
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Mobile Money Management: 4 Budget-Tracking Apps for Your Convenience
Budget-tracking is in for 2024. Take the stress and time out of your financial tracking with these 4 convenient mobile apps.
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