In popular culture, a trust fund is often a term that is reserved for the rich and famous. But the process of setting one up is not as exclusive as it may seem. If you have all of the information you need, you can set up a trust fund to secure assets or benefit someone you care about.
Setting Up Trust Funds
Are Winter Tires for You?
With winter comes the annual discussion about whether winter tires are worth the extra cost. What makes winter tires different from all-season tires? How cold or snowy does the weather need to get to justify using winter tires? Is all-wheel drive enough? Are all-season tires enough? The short answer to all of these questions is if you live in a...
Topics: Lifestyle
Keeping Your Payment Information Locked Down Online
These days, more and more people are doing the bulk of their shopping online. This can put your payment information at risk, but knowing how to shop smart can help keep you protected every time you pull the trigger on a purchase.
Topics: Financial Education
Setting Up a Work-From-Home Policy
Remote work has seen an exponential rise in popularity among employees, in part due to the pandemic. With office spaces shuttered for months, work moved out of cubicles and communal spaces and into the home. And with major companies adopting work-from-home policies, this trend is not likely to change any time soon.
Topics: Small Business
5 Tips for Decorating Your Guest Room
One of the joys of being a homeowner is being able to host friends and family overnight or for a longer visit. Make their visit one they’ll cherish — and look forward to again in the future — by sprucing up your guest’s sleeping quarters.
Topics: Homeowners
3 Ways to Cut Back on Refined Sugars
Whether you’re looking to lose weight or improve your health in the long term, cutting refined sugar out of your diet is a great place to start. By reducing your reliance on sugar, you’ll feel healthier and lessen your risk of some severe health issues.
Topics: Lifestyle
Local SEO Basics
Search engine optimization is a key part of marketing your local small business. A well-optimized website and strong SEO strategy can raise awareness of your services, attract customers, and put your company at the top of Google search results. Here’s how you can get started with giving your enterprise a boost:
Topics: Small Business
4 Tips for Decluttering Your Closet
Are the contents of your closet spilling out? Do you find yourself struggling to find what you need when you are getting ready for work? Do you dislike most of your clothing options? Sounds like it’s time for some closet care. These decluttering tips will help you conquer the mess so your closet is organized and functional:
Topics: Homeowners
First Federal Bank Positively Impacts Local Communities Throughout 2021
First Federal Bank understands the positive impact an organization can have on a community, and has been passionate about giving back for nearly 60 years. In 2021, the community-based mutual savings bank supported special projects for education programs, mental health and medical agencies, food service agencies, athletic programs, animal services,...
Topics: First Federal News, Family
What Happens After You Pay Off a Loan?
Paying off a loan comes with a sense of relief and satisfaction. But what happens after you pass this milestone? You’ll have a few loose ends to wrap up — and some big advantages to pursue. Here are a few points to keep in mind once you’ve made that final payment:
Topics: Personal Banking, Financial Education
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