The Financial Center

Helping You Plan Your Financial Future

Hello, I am Brian Turpen and behalf of MCT Credit Union and CUSO Financial Services I would like to welcome you to The Financial Center's web site. You'll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, research reports and the ability to log-in to view your account.

As your financial advisor I hope you will discover the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. Our objective is to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind retirement, investing, insurance, college savings, but most importantly how we can help you succeed in these areas.
Calculators

Risk Tolerance

This calculator is designed to help you clarify your comfort level with investment risk.

College Funding

Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.

Savings Goals

How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?

Cost of Retirement

Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.

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Newsletters

Managing Cash When Interest Rates Are Low

It's generally a good idea to keep three to six months of income in an emergency fund, but where should cash be kept when interest rates are low? This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and money market funds.

HOT TOPIC: Will Federal Reserve Tactics Help the Ailing U.S. Economy?

This article looks at policy tools that the Federal Reserve has used in the past and may use going forward in its attempts to spur economic growth. It also explains the possible implications of a long-term, low-interest-rate environment for investors, savers, and retirees.

HOT TOPIC: Looking Ahead in 2012

2011 was a year of slow economic recovery, market volatility, and political conflict over the budget, the national debt, and taxes. All of these challenges continue to face us as we begin the new year. This article presents an overview of some of the issues that bear watching in 2012.

HOT TOPIC: The Federal Estate Tax Is Back and May Be Here to Stay

The estate tax has been reinstated after being allowed to lapse in 2010. The new estate tax provisions are the most generous in decades — but they are temporary. A far more stringent estate tax is slated to take effect after 2012. Fortunately, a properly structured trust may help some families reduce their potential exposure to the estate tax.

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