October 2021

Why Personal Loans are Better than Credit Cards

2021-10-20T11:50:32-04:00October 29th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , |

Whether you’re making everyday purchases, such as groceries or gas, or unexpected ones, such as car repairs – you’re probably used to using your credit card. Just a quick swipe of your card and you’re on your way. But is a credit card always the best option? Don't ignore personal loans for those unplanned [...]

How Often Should You Review Financial Goals?

2021-10-20T11:20:20-04:00October 22nd, 2021|Categories: Saving Money|Tags: , , , , |

Ensure Your Financial Goals with Quarterly Check-Ups You probably have some financial goals you’re looking to achieve. It may be a short-term goal to raise money for a family vacation or a long-term goal of saving a little from each paycheck. In order to reach your goals and prevent them from simply becoming a [...]

What Could Affect Getting a Mortgage Approval?

2021-10-01T15:16:55-04:00October 1st, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|

Buying a home is the American dream. And, if you’re like most, you’ll probably have to obtain a home loan to make that dream come true. However, many factors can affect your mortgage approval. Here is a list of some reasons your loan may not be approved.  Credit History Your credit history is perhaps [...]

August 2021

Buying a Car 101

2021-08-23T14:03:00-04:00August 23rd, 2021|Categories: Auto Loan Cat, Saving Money|Tags: , , , , |

No one ever said it would be easy buying a car. Chances are you've received lots of advice on how to buy a car, or maybe none at all. So, before you take that test drive, there are some things to consider. Dad may have told you how to get a good deal, and Mom [...]

The Snowball Method of Paying Off Debt

2021-08-23T11:45:28-04:00August 23rd, 2021|Categories: Budget|Tags: , , , |

The snowball method, founded by Dave Ramsey, a personal finance expert, is a common way of paying off debt. It's a debt-reduction strategy where you prioritize your debt from paying the smallest balance first and work your way to your largest balance. To avoid damaging your credit score and incurring late fees, you make the [...]

Home Warranty Scam Letters

2021-08-23T10:41:08-04:00August 23rd, 2021|Categories: Fraud Prevention, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , |

We were notified that some of our members received a letter similar to this sample. It urges you to purchase or update a home warranty before it expires. You can see at the bottom of the letter that it states they are not affiliated with your mortgage holder. This may be a home warranty scam. [...]

Meet Our 2021 College Scholarship Winners

2021-08-10T12:07:49-04:00August 10th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , |

Jillian Howe graduated from Paul V Moore High School and is headed to the United States Air Force Academy! Below are some of her amazing accomplishments throughout her time in high school. 1st chair in band (10-12) Field band Honor Roll (9-12) NYSBDA Honors Band All-state and all-county band festivals Instrumental Music Award [...]

July 2021

The Best Consumer Loans Guide 2021

2021-07-29T14:06:51-04:00July 23rd, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Consumer loans are any loan type given to the consumer by a creditor, either an unsecured or secured loan. That means that there are multiple types of loans that fall under the consumer loan umbrella. In this article, we will break down some of the most common consumer loans and look at their assets. [...]

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