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Getting Your First Checking Account

Be a checking account smartypants. Here is some basic, yet important, info you need to open a checking account. Not handling a checking account properly can screw up your credit, cost a ton in fees…
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Getting Your First Car

A car to take you places! We kid you not — you’ll remember your first car for the rest of your life. Here’s how to make your first vehicle purchase memorable, fun, and smart! Where…
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Planning for College

Learn about college before heading to college to learn. So you want your kids to go to college — that’s great! They have the opportunity to get an education that will likely put them at…
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Getting Married

Make a smooth financial transition into married bliss. So, you’ve fallen in love! AND you’re engaged! Congrats! Now, make a vow to be on good financial footing as you start your married life together. Having…
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Buying a Car

Not something most people like to do. We all fantasize about a new car. Yet most people would rather chew off their own leg than go through the car-buying process. We really want you to…
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Planning for a Family

Kids are wonderful. If you’re pregnant now, congratulations! If you’re just doing some pre-pregnancy research, good for you! And if you already have kids, you know what we’re talking about! Yes, kids are expensive and…
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Buying a Home

What's an ARM? Do I need a down payment? How much? We know you have questions. (And you should!) Buying a home is a huge step, whether you're taking it on your own or with…
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Buying a Second Home

Ready to get away or to invest in a property? Is it time to make a habit of seeing sunsets on the lake or watching wildlife from your very own cabin? Or, would you like…
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Planning for Retirement

We look forward to retirement for most of our lives. What’s the most expensive thing you’ll ever buy? If you guessed retirement, you’d probably be right. However, not many people view retirement as something you buy.…
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Losing a Loved One

It’s hard to think about anything when your heart hurts. If you’ve recently lost a loved one, finances are probably the last thing you want to think about. Take the time to grieve, and let…