Save & Invest

Not familiar with credit unions? At this site you will learn what a credit union is, what it has to offer, and how you may be able to join a credit union.

Are your funds fully insured? This Electronic Share Insurance Calculator will help you determine the insurance coverage for your accounts held at federally insured credit unions.

Want to know your life expectancy? You can use our simple life expectancy calculator to get a rough estimate of how long you (or your spouse) may live. Knowing this information can help you make a more informed choice regarding when to collect Social Security retirement benefits.

When you have a baby, one of the things that should be on your “to do” list is getting a Social Security number for your baby. The easiest time to do this is when you give information for your child’s birth certificate. If you wait to apply for a number at a Social Security office, there may be delays while we verify your child’s birth certificate. This website provides instructions on how to get a Social Security number for your child and information on how to apply for disability and other benefits for your child.

This website provides Information about Social Security benefits that women should know as brides, new mothers, divorced spouses, caregiver or widows.

What every kid should know about Social Security. This site provides materials for children to learn about Social Security and what it means for them.

Knowing how to secure your financial well-being is one of the most important things you’ll ever need in life. This brochure covers the basics of saving and investing and includes key tips on making money grow over time.  Sections include: (i) Define Your Goals, (ii) Make a Financial Plan, (iii) Determine Your Risk Tolerance, (iv) Investment Products: Your Choices, (v) How to Pick a Financial Professional, and (vi) Avoid Problems.

The Publications.USA.Gov website allows users to order from the hundreds of publications in the Catalog on topics such as credit, saving for retirement, investing and more.

This site is specifically for employees of the Federal government. You can use this on-linen calculator to determine the face value, premiums and how to carry your coverage into retirement.

This website displays a comprehensive list of questions and answers about bank accounts, from opening an account, fees, stop payment orders, and more.