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Finish 2024 Strong and Set Yourself Up for a Successful 2025
As 2024 draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to take stock of your finances, adjust your approach, and set yourself up for a financially healthy 2025. With the right strategies, you can make smart financial decisions that will help you pay your bills on time, grow your savings, and increase your financial confidence.
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Making ‘Cents’ of Smart Holiday Shopping
The holidays should be about making memories with loved ones—not stressing over finances. By budgeting, planning ahead and enrolling in automatic savings, you’re setting yourself up for a holiday season that’s both financially sound and joyful.
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Understanding HELOC Interest Rates
While most homeowners naturally want the lowest rate available, the truth is that interest rates aren’t the only factor to consider when choosing a HELOC. Let’s take a look at all of the key factors to consider as you weigh your options.
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4 Tips to Make the Most of Cybersecurity Awareness Month
With Cybersecurity Awareness Month upon us, it’s a great opportunity to refresh our knowledge of how to fend off cyber threats.
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Dorms to Dollars: How to Get Your Student Started Building Wealth
The best way to build wealth is to have plenty of time for low- or no-risk investments to do the work for you. That’s why it’s such a wise move to get your kids started on the path in early adulthood.
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Passive Income and Active Living: 6 Ways to Generate Cash With Minimal Effort
Passive income is something of a misnomer. The idea is not for the income to be passive, but for YOU to enjoy additional cash flow while investing minimal time and effort. In most cases, passive income requires some upfront effort to set up but quickly begins generating revenue independently and with minimal oversight.
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How To Budget Effectively: A Guide to Financial Wellness
Whether you’re saving for a home, paying off debt, or planning for retirement, a well-structured budget is your roadmap to financial success.
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Home Sweet Home: Customized Lending Solutions for Every Homebuyer
We understand that whether it’s your first house or you are upsizing, downsizing or building, buying a house is a significant milestone.
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Financial Roadmap: Milestones for Every Decade
Whether you realize it or not, you are on a lifelong financial journey—but you don’t have to travel alone. We share some of the guideposts by decade to help you successfully map your financial future.
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Unlock the Power of Your Home with a HELOC
There are a variety of ways to borrow money, ranging from credit cards to personal loans, but many consumers often overlook the opportunity afforded by what is likely their largest asset: their house.
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The Mortgage Preapproval Process: What You Need to Know
Getting preapproved for a mortgage before beginning your homebuying journey sets you up for the best possible outcome: finding your dream home at a price you can afford.
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Put Your Business in the Fast Lane with ZEscrow and ZRent
ZEscrow and ZRent automate tasks you do every day, allowing you to work more efficiently and focus your time on high-value activities for your business.
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