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Avoid Making These Credit Card Mistakes When Traveling
When preparing for a trip, you probably have a list of things to do: prepare any needed documentation, purchase supplies, pack, set an itinerary. But have you thought about your credit cards? According to The Motley Fool, failure to do so could cost you on your next trip. Be sure to follow these tips so you don’t run into any credit issues while...
Topics: Financial Education
Strong financial skills are learned. Which is why as parents, it is essential to begin teaching your children about money from an early age. It doesn’t have to be complicated, or boring. According to Engineering Your Finances, you can get creative and make learning about savings money fun with these tips:
Topics: Personal Banking, Financial Education, Family
First Federal Bank Closes on Watson Mortgage Corp. Asset Acquisition
First Federal Bank announces the acquisition of assets and welcomes employees from Watson Mortgage Corp. The transaction closed today.
The new team members will augment the existing First Federal markets and continue to support Watson’s mortgage customers throughout the entire Watson footprint.
The Biggest Mistakes Buyers Are Making Today
Buyers face challenges in anymarket– and today’s is no different. With highermortgage ratesand risingprices, plus the limited supply ofhomes for sale, there’s a lot to consider.
Topics: Mortgages / Home Equity
Avoid These Retirement Planning Mistakes
You’ve been planning for your retirement for years. Now the time has come to leave the workforce and enjoy the next phase of your life. Are you prepared? According to Mint.com, these seven common mistakes can really hurt you in retirement:
Topics: Retirement, Financial Education
Check Out These Books on Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness month, established toincrease awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans’ lives and to celebrate recovery. MSN has compiled a list of books you can read to help your own mental health:
Topics: Lifestyle
If one of the main reasons you’re hesitant to buy a home is because you’re worried about the upkeep, here’s some information you may find interesting on both new home construction and existing homes (a home that’s been lived in by a previous owner).
Topics: Mortgages / Home Equity
How to Protect Your Small Business
Cybersecurity is an issue facing all size businesses today, from small and medium to Fortune 500. The greatest threat to small businesses is malicious software, or malware. There are a number of different types, but the good news is, the same strategies will work to protect you against them all. Newsweek offers these four tips for safeguarding...
Topics: Small Business
The Benefits of Having a Disaster Plan
Hurricane season is just around the corner. It officially begins June 1, and forecasters are expecting an active season for 2024. The Florida Division of Emergency Management has developed a guide to help residents prepare to keep their families and their property safe. It includes important steps you should be taking now to ensure you are in the...
Topics: Financial Education, Family, Homeowners
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