Investing 101, Brightscope, Money Desktop – FT012

What’s the latest happenings for Guide Rock and GFCU?

We have a learning series

March 30^th is our 3 class of 10

Investment focused – entry level

Tackle one topic each session

Focus on an environment where questions are encouraged

You are welcome to come, just rsvp to Andrew_hunt@guiderockcapital.com so I know how many bagels to buy!

Brightscope

How do you know if an advisor or if a 401(k) plan is what they say they are?

You can look on the sec… but that is kind of cumbersome.

You can just trust that they are telling the truth.

Or there are a few companies that are emerging and trying to cast some clearer light on the issue

Brightscope is one of these – They rate 401(k), Give information on Advisors and firms

Another level of transparency

Free to consumers

Money Desk Top

New in April for our members

Cloud based financial account aggregator and budgeting tool

Integrates with GFCU and our on-line banking system

Neat new alternative others such as Mint.com

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