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How to Protect Your Money from Inflation
As the cost of living continues to rise, it’s important to learn how to protect money from inflation. Inflation can erode your purchasing power and …
Rising Interest Rates by the Fed
The Federal Reserve has been raising interest rates since the first part of 2022 – in fact, they’ve raised them a whopping six times – …
Are Wire Transfers a Safe Way to Send Money?
Wire transfers are a secure and reliable way to send money. They offer the convenience of transferring funds quickly, securely, and with minimal fees. With …
What is an IRA & How Do They Work?
An IRA, or Individual Retirement Account, is a tax-advantaged account that allows you to save for retirement. IRAs are a great way to build your …
5 Steps To Get Ready To Buy Your First Home
Preparing to buy a new house can be one of the most exciting times in your life. It can also be stressful, especially if it’s …
How to Get Preapproved for a Mortgage
Getting preapproved for a home loan is an important part of the home buying process. Not sure how to get preapproval for a mortgage? Read …
How to Cover Closing Costs
When you buy a home, you’ll have to cover a number of expenses, including your down payment, certain inspection fees, and closing costs. Not sure …
Stay Safe From Check Thieves
Some fraudsters are going “old school” to commit bank fraud While much safer than sending cash, we advise everyone use caution when sending paper checks …
When to Refinance Your Mortgage
If you’ve been thinking about refinancing, it’s likely that you have some questions. It’s natural to wonder things such as how soon can you refinance …
When to Refinance Your Car Loan
Refinancing Your Car Loan: What to Know It’s normal to have questions about refinancing, especially if you’ve never refinanced a car before. “If I refinance …