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Have a Plan Before Flooding, Other Disasters Strike
Natural disasters such as flooding are unpredictable. What can be controlled is making sure your home and finances are in order before disasters hit.
10 Financial New Year’s Resolutions
Hard to believe, but the time has come to make your annual New Year’s resolutions. How about getting your “financial house” in order?
5 Things to Know About Commercial Loans
Thinking about a commercial loan? There are a few things to ponder before you take your business to the next level, including the importance of working with a local lender.
Generation Z and the Minefield of Online Scams
Young people's familiarity with technology—specifically, social media—can create a false sense of security when they are targeted by online scams.
Affordable Sustainability, Part 3: Making Your Home More Efficient
In part 3 of the Affordable Sustainability series, discover simple ways to make your home more efficient. You might be spending hundreds more in energy each year than needed.
Swimming Clear of Phishing Scams
Scammers can pose as a familiar business or service, commonly through phone, text, or email. Thankfully there are ways to avoid these tactics.
Don’t Get Caught in a Tax Return Scam This Season
Every year during tax time, fraudsters are on the prowl trying to profit off of taxpayers. Here are some tips on how to protect your personal information and stay safe during tax season.
Organizing Your Household Finances
Whether it’s in a bulky metal filing cabinet or secure folders on your computer, an organizing system for your financials can make all the difference.
4 Ways To Watch Your Savings Grow
Conventional savings accounts offer the easiest access to funds but the lowest interest rates. Don't overlook certificate, money market, and health savings accounts as alternatives.
Wants vs. Needs: Finding the Perfect Balance
Whether you’re creating a new budget from scratch or reviewing previous months’ expenses, it’s helpful to consider if those expenses fall into the category of a want or a need.