​​Financial Education

Scarborough Alliance is dedicated to helping union members increase their financial knowledge
When it comes to retirement planning and investing, more knowledge means having more power over your financial future. Increasing your financial literacy while working with a trusted advisor who can create a savings plan you can stick with will help you attain your financial goals, both leading up to and during retirement. Explore our articles, calculators, and videos on various financial topics.

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Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k) Calculator

Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k) Calculator A 401(k) contribution can be an effective retirement tool. As of January 2006, there is a new type of 401(k) – the Roth 401(k). …Read More

457 Plan: Roth vs. Pre-tax Calculator

A 457 plan contribution can be an effective retirement tool. The Roth 457 plan allows you to contribute to your 457 account on an after-tax basis – and pay no …Read More

Amortizing Loan Calculator

Enter your desired payment – and let us calculate your loan amount. Or, enter in the loan amount and we will calculate your monthly payment. You can then examine your …Read More

Social Security Benefits Calculator

Do you wonder how much you might receive in Social Security? Use this calculator to help you estimate your Social Security benefits. Remember, this is only an estimate. Your actual …Read More

Calculator: RMD & Stretching Your IRA

The IRS requires that you withdraw at least a minimum amount – known as a Required Minimum Distribution – from your retirement accounts annually; starting the year you turn age …Read More