Happy New Year! We hope your 2011 has started out well! REALTORS® Federal Credit Union is looking forward to an exciting year where we will be introducing a completely new and redesigned Online Banking and, shortly thereafter, a new Mobile Banking application. We also have several new products lined-up for your business needs

Need financing to be able to pay for those continuing education classes?
Set yourself apart from the competition and earn the real estate education courses and credits you need for your business success with a Professional Development Line of Credit. REALTORS® FCU works in partnership with REALTOR® University, REALTOR® Institutes, Societies and Councils and State and Local Associations to assure that you can get the financing you need to help further your career. We offer flexibility and affordability, go to Professional Development Line of Credit to learn more. 

Tax Time
Before you can close the book on the past year your 2010 taxes must be done. One great way to save money on your taxes is to lower your adjusted gross income and you can do this by opening an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Learn more in our article “Tax Savings for REALTORS®” under our Financial News section.

REALTORS® FCU offers Traditional, Roth and SEP Savings and Certificate accounts with a variety of terms and industry leading rates! Visit REALTORSFCU.ORG/IRA to learn more. 

Start Saving Now
Saving a little bit from each pay check is the best way to avoid feeling overwhelmed when a big expense comes. This goes especially for REALTORS® who may not get that commission check that they were depending on. Experts recommend taking 20% of your paycheck (after taxes) and automatically putting it into a savings account without even thinking about it. You can save for continuing education courses, conventions and annual dues. REALTORS® FCU offers some great ways to save with Certificate and Money Market accounts that offer competitive rates. 

News from your National Association of REALTORS®

Get the Facts on Why Home Ownership Matters
Through advocacy and outreach to lawmakers, consumers, and the media, NAR is working to preserve home ownership opportunities as part of the American Dream. Learn more and how you can get involved at www.REALTOR.org/Homeownership.

Enhance Your Business with NAR’s New Print on Demand Service
Now you can easily customize and print NAR’s most popular brochures to provide to your clients. Titles include “It Pays to Work with a REALTOR®,” “Getting it Sold,” and more. Visit www.REALTOR.org/Store for details!

Newest Addition to NAR’s Social Media for REALTORS® Series
In addition to guides on Blogging and 101 Dos and Don’ts, NAR’s Social Media for REALTORS Series now includes a new eMarketing guide, an easy-to-use resource on how to access and make the most of your marketing through a highly effective eMarketing strategy. Order today at www.REALTOR.org/Store.