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Auto Loans 101: How It Works, Refinancing, and More

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If you’re planning to invest in a vehicle soon, you’re likely going to seek financing for your purchase. You’re not alone—in 2022, approximately 82 percent of new car buyers and 40 percent of people who bought a used car sought financing.

Types of Insurance And Why You Need Them

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You can’t prevent unexpected events from happening. However, you can make sure you’re as prepared as possible to protect yourself and your family from the worst of any financial hardship you could experience from an unexpected life event.

A Quick Guide to Opening a Business Checking Account

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As soon as you start your business and are ready to accept and spend money, you should open a business checking account. It’s an important step to take because you want to make sure your business and personal accounts are separate. This helps you better determine how much your business is spending and receiving. Let’s take a...

Maximizing Success: The Significance of Business Checking Accounts

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If you own a business, you may be wondering if it’s worth it to have a separate business checking account. It may seem easier to just use a personal checking account for your business purposes to avoid fees. However, there are certain risks associated with this approach. Let’s explore the ins and outs of this type of checking...

Types of IRAs: Which One Is Best For You

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We all have ideas of what we want our retirement to look like. We have the ideal picture of where we want to be, what we want to do, and what we want to see. But you need to make sure you’re prepared for those things.

Home Improvement Loans: Everything You Need to Know

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You have big dreams for your home. Maybe you want to replace your roof, remodel your kitchen, or expand your entertainment spaces. No matter how large or small your home improvement goals are, you need a way to make your dreams a reality.

6 Steps to Spring Clean your Finances

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Ready to do some spring cleaning? Nothing feels more satisfying than refreshing your home, but what about refreshing your finances? Finances are something that often gets missed in the spring cleaning process, but it’s just as important to do.

The Benefits of Opening a Credit Union Youth Account

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Wondering when it’s time to teach finances to your child? We have good news: it’s never too early to teach financial literacy. In fact, a University of Michigan study has found that children as young as five years of age have feelings about spending and saving money.

Tax-Related Identity Theft: Common Signs You Might be a Victim

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Though the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that tax-related identity theft is on the decline, it’s still a possibility. Here are a few signs that could indicate you’re a victim.

Creating a College Student Budget: Your Essential Guide

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You’re half-way through your first semester of college. By now, you’ve successfully navigated which foods are the best – and the worst – in the cafeteria; you’ve negotiated sharing space with your new roommate; and you’ve found the best shortcut to get to your 8 a.m. class ON TIME. You’re off to a great start and a successful future!

Identity Theft: How to Stay Proactive and Lower Your Risk

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As we all know, the risk for identity theft is ever present. However, staying vigilant and being proactive in securing your information can help reduce that risk and eliminate headaches down the road. Here are a few steps that you can take to make your information more secure.

What is a Credit Report and Why Should You Check It?

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Your credit report might be the most important financial tool you have, but do you know why? Check out this primer on the basics of a credit report, and why it’s so essential to your financial life.