Our financial experts analyze the second quarter market performance, highlighting key sectors that showed growth despite economic uncertainties. The technology sector continues to lead with 8.2% growth, while traditional manufacturing faces challenges.
We examine the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate decisions and their impact on consumer loans and mortgages. The housing market shows signs of cooling as rates approach 6.5% for 30-year fixed mortgages.
The cryptocurrency market has shown remarkable stability in recent weeks after months of extreme volatility. Bitcoin has maintained its position above $28,000, while Ethereum continues to benefit from its successful transition to proof-of-stake.
Regulatory developments in major economies suggest increased oversight may be coming, potentially bringing more institutional investors into the space. Our analysts discuss what this means for retail investors.
With changes to tax laws and Social Security benefits, our financial planners have developed updated strategies for retirement savings. The SECURE Act 2.0 introduces new opportunities for catch-up contributions and Roth conversions.
We explore how the rising cost of healthcare affects retirement planning and discuss alternative investment vehicles that can provide steady income streams during retirement years.
We're excited to announce major upgrades to our online and mobile banking platforms, featuring:
To better serve our members, we've introduced several new loan options:
Join our certified financial educators for free monthly workshops covering essential money management topics. September's schedule includes:
We've added several interactive tools to our Financial Literacy section to help you make informed decisions:
ACCSU awarded $250,000 in community grants to local organizations providing financial education and assistance. Recipients include:
Our new initiative provides emergency financial counseling and assistance to members facing unexpected hardships. Services include:
