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Being a first time car buyer is an exciting milestone, but it can also be intimidating. Your options can seem limitless, which makes it hard to narrow down your decisions. Plus, it’s easy to be intimidated by those big price tags! Buying your first car doesn’t need to be an overwhelming process. We’re here to help you make informed decisions with …

With tax time right around the corner, that means there are also tax scammers getting ready to get creative in their attempts to trick and intimidate taxpayers. Even though you can encounter fraudsters at any time throughout the year and you should always take precautions to keep your information secure, it’s important to be extra vigilant during …

Did you know that your home has two different values? When you purchase a new home or refinance your mortgage loan, lenders often need to obtain the bank valuation of your home. This is different from the home’s market value, which you may already have an idea of. The market valuation is an estimate used to determine the property’s value on the …

If nothing else, 2020 taught us that life can throw us a curveball at any time. When the unexpected happens, it can certainly put you in a tight spot, but it doesn’t always have to be a hard hit to your finances. While the ideal option when the unexpected strikes is having an emergency fund with enough saved up to cover the unplanned expenses, this …

When you start a new job and provide your employer the information needed to receive your payment, your only option used to be receiving a traditional paper check. Now there are more options available. You can receive your paycheck in cash, or you can be paid electronically using direct deposit. Each payment method has its advantages and …