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Whether you’re decades away from retirement, or closing in on the end of your working years, it’s important to make sure you’re on track to achieve your savings goals. Performing an annual checkup on your retirement accounts is one of the best steps you can take toward peace of mind and preparedness. Here are the key elements of an effective...

Businesses employ marketing strategies to sell products and services to customers, and just as with other aspects of business, these strategies evolve over time. To prepare your company for next year, keep in mind the following marketing trends that should emerge in 2022:

One of the gateways that can impede making major dietary changes is comfort. We enjoy eating because it’s a pleasurable experience, and the idea of depriving ourselves of the foods we love seems untenable and more than a little intimidating.

Do you love relaxing, socializing, and cooking out on your patio during the warmer months? Good news: You don’t have to settle for heading back indoors when temperatures drop and weather conditions worsen. With a few simple upgrades, you can turn your patio into a space that’s comfortable even when winds are howling, rain is pouring, or snowflakes...

Every year in November, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) updates the conforming loan limit. First Federal Bank is excited to announce the limit for 2022 has been raised to $647,200, a $98,950 increase over 2021.

“First Federal Bank was anticipating an increase in the conforming loan limit for 2022,” said Paul Ottendorf, Division...

While it’s important and in some cases legally necessary to have insurance, you’re by no means locked into getting your coverage from one company. The same way you can improve your situation by looking for a new job, home, or car, you can explore your options when it comes to insurance. In some situations, switching insurers is the smart play to...

Even though Hollywood is consistently creating new films each year, it’s never a bad time to familiarize yourself — and your children — with the classics. These films are sure to please anyone watching, no matter their age:

Whether wind, snow, hail, or a hurricane damages your home, recovering from a storm is a complicated process. Even if the damage was minimal, figuring out how to repair the problem, receive compensation for your loss, and deal with insurance claims can be overwhelming. The following tips can help you navigate the situation:

After the past year has kept you at home, you may be itching to get out and start traveling again. Before you pack up and head abroad, it is important you gather certain critical items for your journey - especially if you've never traveled internationally before. To ensure you're prepared for surprises on your sightseeing, make sure you always...