Financial Blog



5/23/2024

A Happy Medium

There are many options for keeping your money safe and earning a little extra from interest. Like a savings account, share certificate, or a money market account!


5/13/2024

balance it out

Still stashing money under beds, in ceiling tiles, or under floorboards? You may even use a safe to protect your cash. It’s time to take safe-guarding your money a little more seriously. 


5/1/2024

7 steps to avoid id theft

According to identitytheft.org in 2023, there has been 5.7 million total fraud and identity theft reports. 1.4 million of those were identity theft cases.

6/21/2024
 

When times get tough

When emergencies and unexpected situations strike, it's important to be prepared and make wise decisions.

6/24/2024
 

ransonware

Ransomware is a nasty bit of malicious software—malware for short—that encrypts files and documents on either one computer or a network of computers and servers.

7/18/2024

8 Lessons for kids about credit

Slowly integrate the idea of using credit into their minds—making it easier for them, to have a less jarring transition from high school to adult life.

7/30/2024

50 INTERNET SAFETY TIPS

Ramping up your cybersecurity awareness means learning how to stay safe online, and it’s the best way to keep your personal information (and money) safe from scammers. 

8/6/2024

DEBIT CARDS

Not all card swipes are created equal. A debit card may look like a credit card, but instead of borrowing money to make purchases, debited funds come directly from your checking account balance. 
 

8/27/2024

WORKING WITH A MORTGAGE LENDER

To qualify for a mortgage loan, you’ll need to complete an application, which serves as a comprehensive financial profile. Effective collaboration with a mortgage lender can simplify the process.

9/5/2024

getting a car

When looking for a new car, you have three main options: buy used, buy new, or lease.
 

11/7/2024

selling your home

By understanding each step of the process and preparing accordingly, you can navigate this path with confidence and success.

 


11/14/2024

IRA'S

For those without a retirement plan at work or those looking to maximize their retirement savings, an IRA provides an individualized saving option.


11/21/2024
 

what a year

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