News and Notices

Beware of Mortgage fraud! The months leading up to the purchase of a new home are super-busy. There’s so much to do!  While you’re tending

Clear Your Closets   Carve out a few hours this weekend to give your entire closet a thorough cleaning. They say that the Pareto Principle

Should I Refinance Before I Retire? Q: Is it advisable to refinance my mortgage as part of my retirement planning? A: Refinancing your mortgage can have a

Investment Club Have you been looking for a safe way to invest some of your hard-earned cash? We’ve recreated a couple of our traditional accounts

Shop the Sales! You don’t have to be a genuine Coupon Queen to save money on groceries. Teach your kids how to shop the sales and

LOOK BEFORE YOU PUMP! DON’T GET SKIMMED AT THE GAS STATION Gas-pump skimming is an old crime making a comeback, and your card may be

Ten Rules for Successful Money Management Always remember that the most important factor in using money wisely is not how much money you make, but

7 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF BEFORE MAKING A LARGE PURCHASE You’re convinced: You really want that Coach handbag. Or maybe you just know that gigantic entertainment center

HOW MANY CREDIT CARDS SHOULD I OWN? Hopefully, you’re working hard to keep a high credit score by using your cards and paying on time.

Balancing Your Checkbook Knowing how to successfully balance your checkbook is an important component of sound person money management. Balancing your checkbook gives you more

Why You Need to Call Your Parents More Often We know you’re super-busy at college. Your schedule is packed, and in between coursework, attending classes,

What’s The Best Way to Finance a Home Renovation? Q: What’s the best way to pay for a home renovation?  A: You have several choices when it

BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOPPING HACKS Save big this season with our handy list of back-to-school shopping hacks!      1.) Plan to shop 5 times  To take

PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT Who wants to be tangled up in technicalities during the months and weeks before a wedding?  Not too many people. But many engaged

7 WAYS TO SPOT A LOAN SCAM   You’re credit’s trending the wrong way and you’re desperate for a loan. Unfortunately, though, it seems that