Brad Blue, Author at Logix SmartLab Blog

Navigating the Three Stages of Wealth Management: How Logix Can Help

Brad Blue / July 16, 2024

Financial success often hinges on understanding and navigating the three stages of wealth management: accumulation, preservation, and distribution. Each stage is critical and requires a tailored approach to ensure long-term financial stability and prosperity. Let's delve into how your credit union can be a pivotal ally in guiding you through these phases, addressing key themes such as emergency funds, retirement planning, and estate planning.

Navigating the Runway: Exploring Traditional and Roth IRAs for a Smooth Retirement Landing

Brad Blue / February 23, 2024

As the whispers of spring turn into a full-blown chorus, excitement builds for the upcoming travel season. But for those approaching retirement, a different, yet equally thrilling journey is about to take off: the journey towards financial freedom. In this pre-departure guide, we'll explore two essential retirement vehicles – Traditional and Roth IRAs – equipped with their latest 2024 upgrades, to help you land a smooth and comfortable financial future.

Understanding The NCUA Insurance Limit: What You Need to Know

Brad Blue / December 5, 2023

If you're interested in securing your financial future, you've probably encountered the term "NCUA Insurance Limit." This limit is a crucial aspect of safeguarding your hard-earned money, especially if you're a member of a federally insured credit union like Logix. In this blog post, we'll break down the NCUA Insurance Limit and provide you with the necessary information to make informed financial decisions.

Keep Calm and Credit Union: Born to Thrive Amid Market Uncertainty

Brad Blue / March 24, 2023

Many members came to #creditunions chasing a great rate, not realizing that they are taking part in something larger and more important – especially during times of economic uncertainty. So, while every company that has your email address wrote you last week about the safety of your account, I’d like to tell you why the one from your credit union might be worth a second look.

A Simple Demonstration of the Power of Compound Interest

Brad Blue / February 23, 2023

Albert Einstein famously said that compound interest is the 8th wonder of the world, but its power is difficult to grasp. So, to give a simple visual demonstration, I'll double the amount of "c"s each time one is used in just three short sentences below. Imagine that each "c" is one cent deposited in a compounding savings account:

Is the Fire Movement Right For You?

Brad Blue / July 15, 2021

FIRE is all about financial freedom, empowering individuals to gain control of their finances without relying on job income.

What is “Smarter Banking” Anyway?

Brad Blue / August 25, 2016

We should clarify a bit of confusion about our tagline, “smarter banking.” We aren’t a bank. We never have been a bank, and we never will be a bank. You see “smarter banking” in our tagline, because, quite simply, that’s what we offer. When Thomas Edison

Don’t EVER put these four things on a credit card.

Brad Blue / April 1, 2016

Contrary to popular belief, using a credit card to make purchases instead of cash can be a very healthy practice – especially if you don’t carry a balance and you use a rewards credit card like our World Rewards Mastercard. But there are four things nobody should

Why do banks have fees, and how can I avoid them?

Brad Blue / December 29, 2015

Let’s face it: nobody likes to pay a fee. At Logix, we’re especially keen on limiting fees to our members, and our members think we’re doing a great job of keeping fees low. Low is great, but why do banks and credit unions have fees

Free Gift Ideas

Brad Blue / December 8, 2015

Well it’s that time of year again—when you need to think about holiday gifts. You can’t leave it all to Santa—he’s a very busy man. Good news. Giving gifts doesn’t have to cost anything. You just need to do a little creative thinking. Free