Armed forces insurance provider USAA said today it will bring 200 jobs to Colorado Springs when it opens a financial services division in April. “Our mission is to facilitate the financial security of our members, the men and women of the U.S. armed forces and their families,” said Jim Salek, vice president and general manager of USAA’s Colorado Springs [...] [...]
by Rebecca Tonn Published: November 9,2009
Tags: USAA
After 87 years, USAA has opened its membership to all veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who served honorably - regardless of their length of service. USAA started as an officer-only association during 1922, opening to enlisted personnel during 1996. The financial services provider has 7.3 million members and credits steady growth and operational capacity for its [...] [...]
by Rebecca Tonn Published: September 25,2009
Tags: Banking and Finance, June Walbert, USAA
According to Bankrate.com, 57 percent of Americans don’t have a will. Pardon me, but having a will and creating a simple trust is essential to preserving one’s legacy. (This should not be an “aha” moment — but if it is, do yourself and your heirs a favor and make a will already.) Recently at The Broadmoor, Certified Financial [...] [...]
by Rebecca Tonn Published: July 10,2009
Tags: Banking and Finance, credit card, June Walbert certified financial planner, USAA
Since early 2008, consumers and businesses have become more aware of their financial excesses. Although it’s never too late to rein in one’s excesses, it is certainly overdue for many Americans. “I’ve seen a lot of people going back to basics in the last year and a half,” said June Walbert, certified financial planner practitioner with [...] [...]
