Seminars

Upcoming Seminars

All seminars are educational, open to the community and free. Seminar dates and topics are tentative. Please check back for the most up-to-date information.

MEMBERS Financial Services' Roth IRA 2.0 Seminar
You've spent years accumulating money for your retirement. But you may have forgotten that the government has a permanent tax lien on those funds and plans to get its share back when you withdraw money in retirement - after the funds have had the potential to increase in value. Fortunately, there's a tax-free investment vehicle that may give you greater flexibility and control of your tax liability in retirement:  the Roth IRA.  Starting in 2010, the rule excluding higher-income households from converting assets to a Roth IRA is eliminated.  So now all investors, regardless of income, can convert their tax-deferred funds and also take advantage of a one-time opportunity to defer the taxes to 2011 and 2012 if the conversion is completed in 2010. Should you convert?  When is the best time?  Would a full or partial conversion strategy work best for your situation?  These are questions you can address at our Roth IRA 2.0 seminar on March 24 at the Affton Community Center. Seminar is from 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm. Reserve your seat today!

Past Seminars

Home Buying Seminar
Scott Beeman, Neighbors Credit Union mortgage representative, conducted a free, educational home buying seminar on February 18, 2010 at the John F. Kennedy Community Center in Florissant, Missouri. This workshop covered the different programs available for first time homebuyers, how to get the best deal, and why credit scores are important and effect your loan. Representatives from Investors Title Company, Kiskiras Appraisal Service and Brennan Realtors were also be on hand to answer title, appraiser, real estate and tax questions.

MEMBERS Job Transitions Seminar
On October 22, Beth Hurst, the MEMBERS Financial Services Representative serving Neighbors Credit Union, hosted a free, educational seminar on Job Transitions.  This seminar was located at the John F. Kennedy Community Center in Florissant, Missouri and concentrated on the strategies and planning necessary during unexpected job transitions. This seminar focused on taking care of you, your family and your finances. Advice on severance packages, health care coverage and job hunting were discussed as well.

Home Buying Seminar
A free, educational home buying seminar was conducted by Scott Beeman, Neighbors Credit Union mortgage representative, on September 24, 2009 at Green Park City Hall. This workshop covered available programs for first time homebuyers, the different mortgage options, how to get the best deal and why credit scores are important. Representatives from Investors Title Company, Kiskiras Appraisal Service and Brennan Realtors were also on hand to answer title, appraiser and real estate questions.

Credit Report Seminar 
Eric Clark, Vice President of Lending, conducted this free seminar to help solve the mystery of credit reports. Topics discussed included: what a credit report is, what information it includes, how credit reports are used, factors used to calculate your score and how to improve your score. Each attending guest also received a free copy of their credit report and credit score - if requested - and had the opportunity to discuss their questions one-on-one with additional Neighbors credit report experts in attendance. Nearly 100 members and guests attended this year's Credit Report Seminar.

Consumer Protection Seminar
US Postal Inspection's Identity Theft Taskforce detective John Wilsman explained the importance of taking a proactive stance on protecting yourself from the fastest growing crimes in America - consumer fraud. This seminar was held on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at the John F. Kennedy Community Center in Florissant, Missouri. Detective Wilsman explained precautions to follow to avoid having your identity stolen as well as what to do if it is stolen.

Magic of Savings Seminar
On April 23, 2009, Neighbors Credit Union helped teens understand the importance of saving. Members and guests gathered at Green Park City Hall to learn how to track expenses and income, create a savings plan and invest both short-term and long-term.