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Securing Your Dream Home: An Essential Checklist

Purchasing a home is a significant financial investment that takes time and dedication. While house hunting can be exciting, you need to complete several steps before ensuring you’re ready financially to become a homeowner. The following guide will walk you through a series of actions you should…
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Unleash the Power of Your Home’s Equity

Unleash the Power of Your Home’s Equity Do you ever feel trapped by your finances? Maybe you have several big projects, like your home needs new flooring or your AC is on its last legs. Perhaps you opened your mailbox to find unexpected medical bills. All these projects and expenses can add up quickly,…
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Preparing for a Home Makeover

 Preparing for a Home Makeover Your home is more than simply a house. It’s where you create memories with your family, entertain your friends, and relax after a hard day at work. As time passes, you want your home to keep up with your changing life and style. Perhaps you want to finish your basement...Read…
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How to Buy a Home When Rates Keep Rising

Whenever you watch the news or read the latest headlines, someone claims that home ownership is no longer attainable due to rising interest rates. But is it true? Or is it just another thing to hype in the day’s news cycle? While interest rates are rising because of inflation, homeownership is still…
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How Credit Unions Differ from Banks

From the outside, credit unions appear very similar to banks. They both offer similar financial products and services, from savings and checking accounts to loans and credit cards. However, it’s essential to recognize the significant distinctions between these two entities because they can greatly…
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Boost Your Savings Without Market Risk

When it comes to investing your money, a wide range of options are available. These opportunities include stocks, bonds, traditional savings accounts, and real estate, all of which offer the potential for financial growth. However, with a plethora of choices also comes the possibility of increased risks.…
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Things to Consider as Home Values Rise

Homeowners can’t help but do a little dance every time property values increase. What’s not to love? Higher values create more equity for homeowners. Sellers can pocket even more cash. And investors enjoy a nice boost to their net worth. Among all these positives, one may wonder if there are any…
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Home Reno: How to Get the Best Return on Investment

Updating old features, increasing the square footage, and improving functionality can boost your home’s appraised value. Breathe Easier Updating an inefficient or outdated HVAC system can improve your quality of life, lower your energy costs, and increase your home’s value. The best renovations increase…
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Using a HELOC to Overcome Inflation

When inflation first started to pick up, it was an annoyance. Prices were rising on groceries, and dining out became a luxury. Fast forward a year, and prices are up on just about everything, including utilities, gas, and even car insurance. Inflation is wearing people financially thin. Trying to free…
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Don’t Fall for These Text Scams

Millions of people fall victim to identity theft every year. The best way to protect yourself is to understand how popular scams work. However, once you become comfortable identifying them, fraudsters change it up and move to new methods. A new trend emerging involves fraudsters piggybacking off legitimate…
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