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Ways to Impress Your First Federal Bank Mortgage Lender

If you’re in the market for a mortgage, impressing your lender will help you get a better interest rate and save money in the long run. Since just a...

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How to Fund Your Teen's First Car

Your teen has probably been dreaming about driving as long as you’ve been dreading it. However, the time has come, and your teen has earned their...

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When To Use Your Business Credit Card

You’re holding the bill as you reach for the business credit card in your wallet. Do you charge the expense to your company’s line of credit or use...

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How Those Over 50 Can Play "Retirement Catch-Up"

If retirement is looming, but you have not built the nest egg you want or need for worry-free golden years, there is no need to fret. There are...

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How a Job Loss Affects Your Loans

It’s no secret unemployment can have serious consequences for your financial health. If you’re in the process of obtaining a loan or you’re already...

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Ideas for Teaching Tax Basics to Your Children

Taxes are an essential part of finances. As you are teaching your children lessons on how to save, spend, and invest, it’s also important to include...

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How to Effectively Build Credit with a Credit Card

Building your credit is important if you want to secure an advantageous loan for a home, car, or other big-ticket item. If your credit score is lower...

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Is Using an App Safer Than Using a Browser for Banking Digitally?

Online and mobile banking makes moving money, paying bills, and managing your financial well-being easier and more convenient. It’s certainly not...

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Investing as a Couple: Joint or Separate?

When you join hearts, you may consider joining your finances, too. But what is the best way to invest as a couple — jointly, separately, or a mix of...

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A Beginner's Guide to Making a Will

A will is a document that declares how your estate should be managed and distributed in the event of your death. Without having a will to guide them,...

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Pre-Qualified vs. Preapproved: What's the Difference?

Financial jargon can be confusing, especially when certain terms sound weirdly similar. Take pre-qualified and preapproved, for example. These words...

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Get the Biggest Tax Benefit from Charitable Giving and Donations

Looking to reduce your tax burden and do some good for your local community? In addition to demonstrating your company’s commitment to giving back,...

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