financial planning

Bill Broich
Dec 15, 2025

Four costly Medicare misconceptions that can derail your retirement plan

Common Medicare myths can trigger lifetime penalties and higher costs. Learn the truths about eligibility, enrollment, Medigap rules and retirement planning.

Sandy Penner
Sep 24, 2025

ICCU welcomes Sandra Penner as Senior Private Client Officer/Wealth Management

Sandra Penner joins ICCU in Boise as senior officer in private client wealth management, bringing 20+ years of private banking expertise.

Sep 19, 2025

1 in 4 small business in survival mode, says KeyBank survey

KeyBank’s 2025 Small Business Survey finds 1 in 4 owners stuck in survival mode, with inflation, costs, and regulation top concerns.

Dave Mello
Aug 29, 2025

Navigating health care and long-term care costs

Health and long-term care costs can drain retirement savings. Learn how Medicare, insurance, and planning strategies can help protect your financial future.

Dave Mello
Aug 1, 2025

Understanding the impact of taxes on retirement income

One of the biggest misunderstandings is that Social Security benefits are always tax-free.

Bill Broich
May 21, 2025

Five reasons women should consider annuities for retirement

I’ve come to believe that nearly every woman planning on retiring could benefit from the features found in annuity products.

Bill Broich
May 12, 2025

How to choose a beneficiary for your financial assets

You can also specify the percentage of the benefit that each beneficiary will receive.

Brenna Greenwood, a financial education specialist for CapEd Credit Union, stresses the importance of financial education at every age. (PHOTO: MARC LUTZ, IBR)
Apr 16, 2025

Experts weigh in on the need for financial literacy at any stage of life

Americans, the results revealed, appear most comfortable managing aspects of borrowing, saving and consuming, but far less confident in the arena of financial risk.

An arising trend among certain companies is to purchase life insurance policies from consumers, though experts caution policyholders to consult professionals and do their research. (PHOTO: DEPOSITPHOTOS.COM)
Mar 17, 2025

Consumers urged to do research, consult a professional before selling off policies

“You need to weigh the pros and cons, whether it is a life settlement, or one of the other options such as a surrender or a loan.”

Bill Broich
Feb 14, 2025

The importance of beneficiaries on financial products

The presence of a beneficiary ensures a smooth and streamlined transfer of assets, eliminating the complexities of probate and providing peace of mind to the account holder.