Posts by Michele Milz
Tips for Buying in a Seller’s Market
Tips for Buying in a Seller’s Market There’s no doubt the real estate market has been tough for buyers in recent years. With many people hoping to lock in still-low rates, house prices are on the rise and fewer homes are for sale. But there are a few simple things you can do to make…
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Wedding or Bust – How to Save Money on Your Big Day
Wedding or Bust – How to Save Money on Your Big Day Weddings can be the best day of your life, but they can also be expensive. As you’re looking for ways to save and stay on budget, consider these tips. Focus on What’s Important to You As you become further entrenched in the countless…
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Want to Teach Your Kids About Finances? These Apps Can Help!
Want to Teach Your Kids About Finances? These Apps Can Help! April is Financial Literacy Month which is the perfect opportunity to teach your kids how to responsibly spend and save money. It’s important to teach kids about finances and the value of money management early on, but sometimes it’s hard to get them interested.…
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Go Green! It’s a no-brainer investment.
Go Green! It’s a no-brainer investment. Today is St. Patrick’s Day, so it’s likely you’re already “gone green” with your attire to avoid getting pinched. Why not go green with in other aspects of life? You’ve probably spent plenty of time thinking about how to invest your money, but how often have you considered investing…
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Keeping Score: Facts about Credit Scores
Keeping Score Facts about Credit Scores Who’s keeping score? The credit industry is. Every time you apply for a new credit card, a mortgage, perhaps even an insurance policy or a job, your application is judged in part on your credit score. March is National Credit Education Month, so there’s no better time to learn…
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Smishing – the Latest Texting Scam
Smishing – the Latest Texting Scam First, there was phishing – a fraudulent solicitation of your personal information via websites and online shopping. Now, consumers need to be aware of “smishing” – scammers latest way to attempt to steal your private information. Also known as SMS phishing, smishing is a way for fraudsters to get…
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Frugal February Challenge
Frugal February Challenge – Five Ways to be Frugal in February You may have heard the term Dry January recently, but have you heard of Frugal February? It’s a similar concept for your spending. If your budget is a little tapped out from the holidays, Frugal February is an opportunity to press reset and get…
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Help Us Protect Your Financial Information
Help Us Protect Your Financial Information Ensuring your account security is a top priority for us, and we are constantly putting systems in place to keep your information secure. However, we can always work together to keep you and your account information as safe as possible. You can do your part by keeping in mind…
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Tips for Maintaining Financial Wellness in the New Year
Tips for Maintaining Financial Wellness in the New Year January is National Financial Wellness month, and an opportunity for a fresh start. Start off your new year on the right foot, and set your self up for a year of financial wellness by following some of these tips: Online Security. Take an overall review of…
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New Year’s Resolutions for Kids
New Year’s Resolutions for Kids A new year is quickly approaching, which means more than 60% of our population is already making a list of resolutions (or goals) they want to accomplish in the coming year. While most of those resolutions may be diet or health-related, it’s always a good idea to include at least…
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