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How Can You Reduce Taxable Income?

How Can You Reduce Taxable Income?

March 30, 2025
The dreaded tax season is upon us. The annual ritual where we cross our fingers and hope for a refun...
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Tax Benefits for College Savings

Tax Benefits for College Savings

March 30, 2025
Question: I’m a new mom, and I want to help set my child up for success in their college education...
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Retirement Accounts & Tax Advantages

Retirement Accounts & Tax Advantages

March 30, 2025
When we talk about "tax advantages" in the context of retirement accounts, we’re talking about way...
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Claim the Most Common Tax Deductions

Claim the Most Common Tax Deductions

March 30, 2025
Filing taxes can feel like learning a new language — one that involves a lot of numbers (and let...
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Building an Emergency Fund While Paying Off Debt

Building an Emergency Fund While Paying Off Debt

February 28, 2025
Unfortunately, emergencies don’t announce their pending arrival months in advance. They pop up une...
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Essential Documents for Estate Planning

Essential Documents for Estate Planning

February 28, 2025
Making sure your family is protected in case something happens to you is one of the most responsible...
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I May Have Been Scammed. What Can I Do?

I May Have Been Scammed. What Can I Do?

February 28, 2025
Member Question:I’m terrified that I may have been scammed. I accidentally gave my personal i...
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Steps to Simplify Your Budget

Steps to Simplify Your Budget

February 28, 2025
Millions of people feel that budgeting is a chore they’d rather avoid, or they may feel overwhelme...
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Important Message from Our President/CEO, Elizabeth Carr

Important Message from Our President/CEO, Elizabeth Carr

February 20, 2025
Standing Together for a Stronger CommunityAt Santa Cruz Community Credit Union, we believe in th...
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