Personal Finance

What is a Share-Secured Loan?

When it comes to borrowing money, there are a variety of loans available. You’re probably familiar with most options – from car loans and home mortgages to credit cards and student loans. But have you ever heard of a share-secured loan? If you answered no, you’re not alone. Share-secured loans…
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Why are Certificates Becoming So Popular?

After a year of surging prices, members are still grappling with the effects of rising inflation. Add in the rocky performance of Wall Street, and people are looking for a silver lining. One such opportunity is beginning to shine as savings rates also start to climb – it’s called a Share Certificate.…
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How to Combat Inflation & Rising Credit Card Rates

It’s pretty safe to say that everyone has felt the effects of inflation at this point. While some inflation is good for the economy, such a dramatic rise in a short period continues to send prices soaring. To stop the climb, the Federal Reserve continues to raise the federal funds rate – a move that...Read…
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Certificates vs. Money Market Accounts: Understanding Your Options

Finding ways to save more money should always be a financial priority. However, you can only trim expenses so much before it feels like you’ve cut all the fun out of life. Luckily, boosting your savings doesn’t have to be so drastic. Instead, it all comes down to how you save – not necessarily…
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What is a Share Certificate ladder?

Ever heard of laddering your certificates? A Share Certificate ladder is an investment strategy with both short- and long-term benefits. As you probably know, a share certificate, often referred to as a certificate of deposit at a bank, pays a fixed dividend rate or rate of interest for a specific period…
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Why You Should Get Your Tax Refund Direct Deposited

Why You Should Get Your Tax Refund Direct Deposited While you can sit and wait for your tax refund check to hit your mailbox, it can be a long, painful, and frustrating wait when you really need that money. The good news is that the IRS will directly deposit your tax refund (some or all...Read More
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Traditional or Roth IRA: Which is right for me?

Traditional or Roth IRA: Which is Right for Me? Time is your best friend when it comes to saving for retirement. Ideally, you’ll start putting money into retirement accounts in your early 20’s. The reason is two-fold: 1) it allows ample time for your money to grow and compound over the years, and…
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Why You Should Consolidate Debt in the New Year

The holiday season has come and gone. While you can’t put a price tag on the memories made, you may now be feeling the burden of the debt you accrued in the process. If you’re feeling a bit anxious about paying back your holiday debt, there’s a relatively easy solution – debt consolidation. Consolidating…
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Buy Now, Pay Later: Is There a Catch?

The ability to buy a product or service now and pay for it over time is nothing new. It’s the same concept that made credit cards one of today’s most popular forms of payment. Yet everywhere you look lately, from grocery stores to online retailers, there is a “new” way to pay: Buy Now,…
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Simple Ways to Pad Your Nest Egg: Save Bonuses & Tax Returns

Saving money seems difficult. After all, when you work hard to make it, it’s tempting to spend it on things and activities that are fun and enjoyable. As great as it would be to build that pool, wear that outfit, or head off on that vacation, it’s more important to ensure your financial future.…
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