April 2022

Fixed vs. Chore-Based Allowance: Which Should You Choose?

2022-03-24T12:00:12-04:00April 14th, 2022|Categories: Education|Tags: , , , , , , |

Every parent knows that feeling. Your child is begging for candy at the checkout line or your teen asks for cash to go out with their friends. Do you give in or make them use their allowance money? While paying an allowance is common, it’s wise to use it as a means to teach responsible [...]

Teaching Teens About Money: The Basics

2022-03-24T12:01:01-04:00April 7th, 2022|Categories: Education, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Teaching teens about money in the early years helps them prepare for any financial situation when they are eventually on their own. Many teens go through financial struggles that could have been avoided if they learned early on how to manage their money. Talk about the following topics with your teens so they can develop [...]

March 2022

How to Simplify Large Financial Goals

2022-03-04T12:27:48-04:00March 31st, 2022|Categories: Uncategorized|

Most people have financial goals that they would love to accomplish. Some of these may be smaller, such as going on a weekend getaway. Others may require a more significant and costly commitment. Such as, saving for a down payment on a home or finally paying off that $7,000 credit card balance. The challenge with [...]

Are In-App Purchases Killing Your Budget?

2022-03-03T16:34:19-04:00March 24th, 2022|Categories: Saving Money|Tags: , , , , , |

While there is most likely an app for that, all these in-app purchases could be killing your budget. You will be amazed at the wide range of useful apps available for your home computer, mobile devices, tablets, and more. With so many apps available, it’s important to be selective about which apps you choose and [...]

How to Avoid Paying PMI

2022-03-03T14:41:26-04:00March 17th, 2022|Categories: Mortgages Category|Tags: , , , , , |

Deciding to buy a new home can be very exciting – especially if it’s your first home. Most often, the first question you ask yourself is, “How much can I afford to spend?” While that’s a great question, the answer isn’t always clear-cut when it comes to home loans. You should also figure out how [...]

Home Values are Up. So is Your Equity. Is Now the Time for a Home Equity Loan?

2022-03-03T13:43:49-04:00March 10th, 2022|Categories: Home Improvements|Tags: , , , , , , |

As home values steadily rise throughout the country, homeowners are in a position to reap substantial benefits. If selling your home is your goal, you will likely realize considerable gains. However, if you plan to stay in your home, you’re still able to improve your financial standing significantly. Read on as we explain equity and [...]

February 2022

How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Sooner

2022-01-24T13:29:26-04:00February 17th, 2022|Categories: Mortgages Category, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , |

A mortgage is a long-term commitment. What if we told you there are some simple ways to maximize your loan payments, minimize the time it takes to pay off your mortgage, and save a lot of money all at the same time? Here's how to pay off your mortgage sooner. Rounding up Monthly Payments Let's [...]

Tax Scams You Need to Know About

2022-02-16T10:32:15-04:00February 15th, 2022|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , |

Each year the IRS releases a list of tax scams that are currently going around. The number of different scams seems to steadily increase each year. Fraudsters are becoming more proficient in their targeting methods. This year, there is more for taxpayers to be mindful of with COVID-19 and economic impact payments setting the stage [...]

How to Get the Best Deal on a Car

2022-05-05T12:22:30-04:00February 10th, 2022|Categories: Auto Loan Cat|Tags: , , , , |

The time has come! You’ve saved for your down-payment. You’ve triple-checked your finances and know your available monthly budget. You even found the perfect car online. Excitement is in the air, along with that new-car smell. So, how do you get the best deal on a car? Focus on total price, not monthly payments. [...]

7 Reasons to File Your Taxes Early

2022-01-21T11:11:54-04:00February 3rd, 2022|Categories: Education|Tags: , , , , |

Filing your taxes can be a bit of a headache. While many people may have good intentions of filing as soon as they get their W-2s, the reality is people often procrastinate. Then, before you know it, the deadline sneaks up and forces you to reorganize your schedule to make time to file your taxes. [...]

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