You’ve seen the pop-ups before, you’re swiping your card and it asks you, “debit or credit”, but what does that really mean? Contrary to popular belief, this is not asking what type of card you are us...
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Many people do not know all the benefits that are available from their financial providers. So why should you choose a credit union over a bank? Let us start by explaining the differences between the ...
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In this increasingly digital world fraud is becoming more prevalent every day. Scammers have developed more complex ways to steal information from unsuspecting individuals. As the scams and attempts t...
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When you are considering a mortgage there are many different programs and types offered and suggested online, it can be hard to know which one would work best for you. We created a breakdown to explai...
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So, you have been working on tuning your craft and you have had a few friends tell you “You should sell this stuff”, now what? Turning a hobby into a part-time small business you run on the side can t...
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Maybe you have seen it on a mortgage rate table, or heard it in passing, but the question remains what is a Jumbo Mortgage? Is it like a jumbo candy bar and just used to describe mortgages over a cert...
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Are you considering taking out a personal loan but unsure if you can use it how you want? Personal loans can be used for a variety of purposes, here is a breakdown of the most common uses. The most po...
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You’ve probably heard someone tell you that building an emergency fund is important, but do you really understand what it is and why you should have one? An emergency fund is money that is set aside t...
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Deciding on whether to update your bathroom? Or beginning the planning process? Here are a few tips and steps to help guide you as you renovate your bathroom. The first place to start with any large p...
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Somehow at the end of each month, no matter how much you plan, you can’t seem to stick to your budget. In some cases, you were way off, so what happened? The typical main culprit is not being able to ...
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As you prepare to head to college the last thing on your mind is probably paying back your student loans. Many students take them out without knowing what paying them back will look like. Here we will...
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Have you considered adding a vertical garden to either your house or outdoor space? Vertical gardens can be a great option for smaller outdoor spaces, indoor spaces, or to hide something in your yard....
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Congratulations! You are getting ready to go off to college this coming fall on move in day, but outside of tuition do you really know all the expenses you might run into on campus? Here is a list of ...
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What is cash flow and why is it important to know about before starting your own business? Cash flow is the net amount of cash or cash equivalent moving in and out of your business. Another way to loo...
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You have probably heard the term debt consolidation, but do you know what it means, and is it even the right option for you? Debt consolidation is when you move either a higher interest debt, or multi...
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As the idea of traveling becomes more of a reality as things begin to open back up, you may have begun to plan a trip. You might be planning on taking your kids to Disney World for the first time, rel...
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