Archive | December, 2009

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Blog writer, Kevin, shared that growing up he couldn't wait for Christmas. He knew Christmas was just around the corner when he saw his two favorite Christmas TV shows that ran on network TV (no TiVo back then…you had to watch them "live" or wait another year!). His two favorites were A Charlie Brown Christmas, which Kimberly highlighted on Monday, [...]

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A Charlie Brown Christmas

This is blogger Kimberly’s absolute favorite part in the best Christmas movie of all time, which she insist on watching every year.  And of course, Linus knows best.  “That’s what Christmas is all about!”  

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The Numbers Say It All

The Numbers Say It All

My husband and I have a bill account and a spending account. I may buy a pair of shoes or a shirt from time to time with my spending account funds, but to be honest with everyone, the majority of my money goes to food. I’m not referring to my grocery bill. I am referring [...]

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Is a  Roth IRA part of your New Year's resolution?

Is a Roth IRA part of your New Year's resolution?

With each year comes its share of New Year's resolutions. If you are considering the topic of financial matters, then take note of the changes affecting Roth IRAs. Starting in 2010, anyone who has a traditional IRA or a traditional Qualified Retirement Plan (QRP) can convert money from these plans to a Roth IRA, regardless of [...]

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Finding Me Time

Finding Me Time

 So you may have read last week’s blog, Parenthood: Before and After. In that same vein I would like to focus on “me time” instead of “free time”. This morning I looked in the mirror and said, “why is my face breaking out like a teenager”. After a series of possible answers I narrowed it [...]

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New names but familiar faces

New names but familiar faces

For a host of celebrity personalities, singers, and famous writers, there comes a time when it seems necessary to change their name. Although we are not renegotiating any contracts with record labels, South Carolina Federal Credit Union strives to anticipate the needs of our membership and find new ways to simplify their lives. Beginning this week, South [...]

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