by Brian Acton | Sep 18, 2023 | Articles, Featured Articles, Personal Finance
If you paid for college for yourself, a dependent or a spouse this year, you may be able to claim an education tax credit on your tax return. Education tax credits can help you afford college by reducing your tax liability and letting you save on your tax bill. There...
by Kelly Baker | Aug 21, 2023 | Articles, Credit 101, Featured Articles, Personal Finance
Navigating personal finances has often left people pondering whether their investments affect their credit scores. In this blog post, we aim to provide an answer by untangling the relationship between investing and credit scores. By clearing up misconceptions,...
by Kelly Baker | Aug 14, 2023 | Articles, Featured Articles, Personal Finance
National Financial Awareness Day, celebrated every year on Aug. 14, is a great time to think about your money decisions and plan for a better financial future. In this blog, we explore five ways to celebrate National Financial Awareness Day, including reflecting on...
by Kelly Baker | Jul 24, 2023 | Articles, Credit Goals, Featured Articles, Personal Finance
Have you ever found yourself spending more time on Amazon than you’d like to admit? Taking a daily coffee run to Starbucks when you have coffee at home? Wondering why you aren’t able to save as much money as you’d like to? If you can relate, you might benefit from...
by Brian Acton | Jul 10, 2023 | Articles, Featured Articles, Personal Finance
Banks and credit unions offer many similar financial products and services. But if you’re looking for the best financial institution to open a new checking or savings account, take out a loan or open a new credit card, there are some key differences between banks and...
by Brian Acton | Jun 26, 2023 | Articles, Featured Articles, Personal Finance
FHA loans can help you buy a home when you have low-to-moderate income, a lower credit score or limited funds for a down payment. Compared to other loan types, FHA loans have more lenient requirements that allow first-time homebuyers and less qualified borrowers to...