Financial Education
Financial Education
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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5 Ways to Use the Equity in Your Home
Wondering what you can do with home equity you’ve acquired? We’ve got some good news…you can do a lot! The equity in your home (which ...
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5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Credit Card
Answering the question what credit card should I get is a lot easier when you know what to look for. The right card can save ...
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5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Checking Account
Choosing a checking account should be a pretty easy task, in theory. If you’re wondering where should I open a checking account, you’re in the ...
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