In most cases, when you apply for a loan, there’s a set end date. This allows the lender to determine things like interest rate and monthly payment and helps you determine your pay-off amount. But there is such a thing as an open-end loan, which gives you more flexibility if you might need to continue borrowing in the future. If you can obtain one...
Even if you’re new to trading or leave most of the lifting to your brokerage, you’ve probably heard the term bubble. Stock market bubbles can cause a fair amount of chaos, so being able to recognize the signs of a bubble can help you tread accordingly.
Topics: Financial Education
New technology can make life easier, and the rise of smart appliances simplifies so many aspects of daily living. From the way you cook to how you clean, these smart appliances help you save time so that you can focus more on the things you love to do in your free time.
Topics: Lifestyle, Homeowners
Financial fraud is an unfortunate part of life in the modern age, but there are ways to combat it even if someone manages to purchase something with your checking or credit account. If you notice suspicious or unauthorized transactions on your account, what should you do?
Topics: Financial Education
Migraines at their weakest are painful; migraines at their worst are debilitating. No matter the strength of a migraine, when it hits, you want relief as soon as possible. If you suffer from migraines, consider these tips for pain management:
Topics: Lifestyle
First Federal Bank is excited to offer SecureAlerts from NotifiSM which offers real-time alerts about your finances, enabling you to take quick, appropriate action. You can choose which information to receive on demand. It adds a new level of security to banking with First Federal.
Topics: Financial Education
When you maintain a physical office space, one of your priorities should be taking care of your employees. A great way to do this on multiple fronts is to install vending machines stocked with healthier food options. Healthy vending options aren’t just great ways to help your people — they’re easy to maintain and can lead to extra revenue.
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Topics: Small Business
Tax prep time can fray your nerves, especially when you’re trying to figure out the nuances of the tax code, gather your information and receipts, do accurate calculations, and determine how to handle your deductions. Should you itemize or not?
Topics: Financial Education