A down payment is the initial payment that you make when purchasing a home. The money is applied entirely to your equity in the home. This in turn lowers the amount you
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Everyone has bad habits, some of which we may not even been aware. It’s no different when it comes to your finances. There are small, everyday decisions that you could be making every day that are hurting you. Check out some of the more common money habits and ways to combat them. NOT TRACKING SPENDING It’s easy to make simple purchases here and ...
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The financial service industry has noted an increase of attempts from scammers to access personal account information. These attempts will often take the form of text messages, phone calls, emails, or direct messages on social media. By posing as a member’s financial institution, scammers can try convincing potential victims to provide sensitive ...
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One popular method of budgeting is the cash budget. This type of budget is exactly how it sounds; you only use cash to make purchases as opposed to credit cards. However, as with any type of budgeting, there are advantages and disadvantages. Here are some of the pros and cons of a cash budget. PROS PREVENT OVERSPENDING You can only use what you ...
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Take control of your credit and debit cards with our Card Control app. With this app, you will now have the ability to turn your Visa cards on & off as well as set restrictions for how your card is used. This includes: GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION Use your phone’s location or a selected region on the map to determine where your card will work. If the ...
The financial service industry has noted an increase of attempts from scammers to access personal account information. These attempts will often take the form of text
We all have people in all of our lives that we’d do anything for. But should that include co-signing on a mortgage? Here are some factors to consider before helping
What Is a Lien? A lien is “a claim placed on real property in order to secure a debt” (utcourts.gov). For example: If you finance an auto loan, your lender will place a
With the tax season upon us, it is more important than ever to be informed about tax fraud. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) wants taxpayers and tax professionals to
A bond is a popular choice for investors to diversify their portfolios. Here is a brief and simple rundown on what a bond is.
Automation is one of the most practical ways to make sure your money goes where it needs to each time you get your paycheck. Here are just some of the ways to begin
Whether you’re a recent college grad or a seasoned professional looking for new opportunities, it never hurts to revise your résumé. This is your introduction to a
What Is a Title? A title is a sort of “birth certificate” for a vehicle. Among other things, this document lists the vehicle identification number (VIN), manufacture
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