New school district this year? Let us know
Over the summer did you change school districts? If so, we need to know. Changing school districts is like changing employers. We will need to let your new school district know in order to continue your 403b contributions. Otherwise your contributions will stop once you are no longer employed by your previous district.
Get a pay raise? Shelter it from taxes
Several school districts have either approved or are in negotiations for pay increases for both classified and certificated employees. Depending on your pay, this could mean hundreds of extra dollars each month in addition to "retro" pay. Taxes will take a considerable portion of the pay raise, so why not add to your 403b, thus keeping your taxes low, earn high er interest, and build your retirement savings that much faster? Do you know a school employee who isn't contributing? Let us know and we can help.
Our class needs paper, pencils, and glue sticks. Any donations?
Every new school year teachers are faced with needing some basic essentials, such as pencils, markers, paper, post-its...the list goes on and on. These items, though needed, are often not provided for by the district. What that means for teachers is that they have to reach deeper into their own pockets to pay for them or do without. A third alternative is to ask parents to donate items. It's very common for teachers to have a "wish list" to contribute.
As our way of helping, anyone who would like to donate items to a classroom please contact us. Likewise if you have a "wish list" of items needed please let us know. We'll match those needing items with those donating. In addition, following are some websites to help make your back-to-school experience a little more affordable:
Back-To School Checklist
- Purchase and organize clothing
- Schedule doctor's appointments
- Fill out any necessary medical forms
- Purchase school supplies
- Make lunch plans
- Create a system of organizing
- Post a calendar of important school dates
- Create a designated "homework zone"
- Ease kids into earlier bedtimes
Earn a 5% interest bonus on each deposit for 7 years!
If you're not already getting a 5% interest bonus on your money, now may be the time to start. Introducing the Paramount 5 which credits you a 5% interest bonus on each deposit you make into your 403b, IRA ,ROTH, or SEP IRA. You will also be credited additional interest based on the S&P 500 and a fixed interest account.
"Community Partners" wanted
Do you (or someone you know) have a small business and would like to give back to the community? If so, we want you as a part of our Community Partner Network program. This network of individuals and business owners will donate time and services to schools and organizations throughout the community. In exchange, the business will receive free advertising and promotional recognition. It may be donating items for a school carnival or canned-food to a homeless shelter. If interested, or if you know someone who would be, please contact us.
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