Financial Education

Budgeting for Ramen

May 19, 2022 | 3 Minute Read

Remember getting your first apartment?  It’s probably one of the greatest “growing up” moments we can experience.  Finally!  No one nagging you to clean your room, no one hogging all the hot water, especially no one invading your privacy…and, oh…yeah, no one helping you pay the rent.  Or the utilities. Eek!  The initial rush of excitement and independence is suddenly replaced with anxiety because being a grown-up comes with a little more responsibility than deciding which flavor Ramen noodle you should fix for dinner.

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14 Common First-Time Homeowner Questions

May 13, 2022 | 6 Minute Read

Purchasing a home is an important life event. Aside from the joy of ownership, each mortgage payment contributes to long-term wealth accumulation. If you’re buying a property for the first time, familiarizing yourself with the process can be really beneficial. The more you know, the better your chances of avoiding big setbacks are. And if you run into any issues, you’ll at least know what to do next.

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13 Ways to Start Saving More Money Today

May 13, 2022 | 4 Minute Read

Whether you’re ready to start saving money for a down payment on a new home, a tropical getaway or you’re planning for retirement; we’ve got 13 practical solutions to get you started. By changing a few daily behaviors, decreasing monthly costs, and utilizing tools to help automate savings, you can score some significant savings.

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