Helping your child buy a home
How quickly they grow up. Spend a few minutes talking to parents whose children are now grown up and you might hear a common refrain that goes something like this: the years go by so…
Covering your mortgage with insurance
If you, your spouse or life partner would pass away or if you become disabled and are unable to work, your family could potentially lose your home. Covering your mortgage with insurance may help. These…
What rising interest rates mean for you
You’ve probably seen news about the Federal Reserve raising the prime rate, which trickles down to the interest rates charged and paid by banks, credit card companies and others. But what does this really mean…
Make your mortgage work for you
When was the last time you reviewed your mortgage to make sure it was providing you with all the financial benefits possible? A mortgage is the largest investment many of us will make in our…
Do you need an emergency fund? 6 reasons you do
An emergency fund is like building cardio in your exercise routine. It strengthens your daily financial wellness (like your heart and lungs), increases your long-term financial health (similar to your metabolism) and can lead to…
12 tips to protect your mobile device from hackers
Accessing technology is easier than it’s ever been. With more and more Americans being connected to their phones, it’s important to remember cyber threats can occur not only on a laptop or computer, but also…