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Understanding Your Credit Score

Credit makes the world go round, at least in the United States. Statista reports that in 2018, the total value of credit card transactions in the United States amounted to 3.9 trillion dollars, and the total continues to increase. Credit

Keeping your Holiday Spending in Check

The holiday season normally brings festive parties, family get-togethers and giving of gifts. In the year 2020 it remains to be seen what exactly our holiday season will bring, but gift exchanges are likely to be a pandemic-safe practice that

6 Tips to Save on Energy Bills During the Winter

With colder weather quickly approaching it’s time to think about the things we do to prepare our houses and yards for winter. There are several reasons to be energy efficient but three of the most popular include global warming concerns,

Nearing the End of Cybersecurity Awareness Month

As we wrap up National Cybersecurity Awareness Month we thought it was fitting to share a few more of our favorite tips and tricks from our friends at the National Cybersecurity Alliance. To learn more, visit their website at https://staysafeonline.org/

Can You Spot a Phishing Scam?

Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent texts, calls and emails from scammers pretending to be their bank. And in this time of expanded use of online banking, the problem is only growing worse. That’s why, this October,

Basics of a CD Ladder Strategy

We’ve talked about CD’s before, and for those unfamiliar with a Certificate of Deposit, you might want to check out our previous blog posts including: Once you’ve got the basics down, we can discuss CD laddering as an investment strategy.

Tips for Selecting a Budgeting Tool

The primary goal of all budgeting tools is to control the inflow and outflow of money. However, all tools are different in the way they are executed. Some budgeting tools will allow you to directly import information from the bank

Tips for Saving Money on Gas

When you own a car, paying for fuel can be one of the biggest expenses, especially if your “car” is a truck or SUV. And gas prices are always fluctuating, so it makes more sense to squeeze out as many

7 Benefits of Online Bill Pay

Not that long ago customers were hesitant about paying bills online. Many people did not trust internet transactions because they could not verify the security of them, so paying bills online seemed risky. Thankfully, over time, people have realized that

Should You Buy New, or Used?

When the decision to buy a vehicle arises, there are a number of things to consider before signing on the dotted line. Take the time to research and become familiar with the car buying process. Buying a car is a

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