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How to Use the HomeAdvantage® Program to Find the Best Real Estate Agent
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions in your life, and for many, it can be one of the most intimidating. There are so many considerations, such as where to buy, what you need in a ...
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How Credit Unions Build Community
Have you ever thought about the difference between a bank and a credit union? Banks are part of a national or global ...
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Bank Account Safety Tips to Prevent Online Fraud
Identity theft and cybercrime have become a fact of life in the 21st century at a cost of $600 billion per year. ...
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Housing Market Trends to Look Out for in 2019
Is 2019 going to be the year you buy a new home? If you have been waiting for the perfect time to buy, then there is no ...
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6 Ways to Improve Your Family’s Financial Well-Being in 2020
Every family wants financial security. You need enough money to put food on the table and a roof over your head, but ...
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8 Savings Tips for the New Year
The New Year is the time of resolutions. Whether it involves living a more healthy lifestyle, losing weight, or saving ...
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6 Homeowner Expenses to Keep in Mind
In the past, we have written about creating a household budget and managing the family expenses. There are some costs, ...
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9 Signs It’s Time to Look for a New Credit Card
Nothing remains the same, including your credit card. Terms change. Interest rates change. Your financial situation ...
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Travel Budgeting: The Most Affordable Places to Travel in 2019
Everyone needs to take a vacation once in a while, and most families want to get away from home. Traveling to exotic ...
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Six Festive-Yet-Frugal Holiday Budget Strategies
Many Americans tend to overspend toward the end of the year in the name of holiday festivity and cheer.
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Retirement Planning: Why Setting Up a 401(k) in Your Twenties Is Crucial
Did you know that the 401(k) retirement savings program turned 40 on Election Day? This provision from the 1978 Revenue ...
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How to Prepare Your Checking Account for Holiday Spending
Prepping for gift-giving season should be something you look forward to. When you prepare ahead of time, you can make ...
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8 Questions to Ask When Applying for a Credit Card
People love to use credit cards, but when looking for a new credit card, you want to be sure to get the right services ...
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Credit Card Advice for First-Time Applicants
Most people have an aversion to accumulating debt and are cautious about using credit cards. However, credit cards are ...
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Retirement Planning: 401(k) vs. Roth IRA vs. Traditional IRA
We all need to plan for retirement, and it’s never too early to start. Everyone should be disciplined about saving, and ...
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Credit Card Interest Rates and What They Mean for You
When you’re shopping for a credit card, one of the most important considerations is the interest rate on the card. ...
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9 Questions You Should Ask About Your Checking Account
When it comes to opening a checking account, what is your best option? The answer depends on how you manage your money. ...
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Types of Renters Insurance and Why It's Important
Insurance is one of those things you don’t want to think about but undoubtedly need. For example, if you own a car, you ...
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Budgeting on Your Starting Salary
When you get your first real job and earn your first paycheck, you suddenly are faced with the prospect of managing ...
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Everything You Should Know About Checking Account Fees
Even in the age of digital transactions, everyone still needs a checking account. Your checking account is still the ...
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Why Do Interest Rates Rise and What Does That Mean for You?
If you have ever bought a house, signed for a loan, applied for a credit card, or opened a savings account, then you ...
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Tips on Building a Family Budget
Is life really cheaper by the dozen? It seems the only case where that saying is true is at the grocery store when ...
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Pros and Cons of Certificates of Deposits (CDs)
Making the right investment move to meet your financial goals and suit your budget can be tricky—and frustrating. Many ...
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Retirement Planning in Your Twenties
Do you remember being 10 years old, seeing adults walk by, and thinking, “Man, they look so put together. They must ...
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Tips on Budgeting Your Dream Wedding
OMG, you’re engaged! A million thoughts must be going through your mind right now. From the catering menu to the guest ...
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What It Takes to Switch to a Credit Union
Welcome to the credit union movement. Back in the day, when big banks roamed the earth, member-owned financial ...
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6 Financial Apps You Should Be Using
Whether or not you’re on board with the trend, technology is taking over. This is the age of iPads, iPhones, Androids, ...
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You've Reached the Point of Financial Independence. Now What?
Well, this is awkward. Normally we’re used to guiding members to reach certain financial goals. It’s rare that ...
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New or Used? Tips on Buying a Car
Congratulations! You’ve graduated to the next phase of Adulting 101: buying a car. This process isn’t wildly different ...
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