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As real estate markets re-open across the country, current historically-low mortgage rates may make it seem like the perfect time to purchase your first home. For many, owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. There’s a sense of pride and accomplishment in ownership. It can give you greater freedom and privacy,…

Shopping online can create stress. While reputable businesses have safely conducted online transactions since the mid-1990s, the possibility of fraud still lurks in all the internet nooks and crannies. Thankfully, there are safety precautions that consumers can implement to remain as safe as possible while shopping online. LSC suggests these six online shopping tips: Only…

The journey to financial wellness is one filled with all sorts of new discoveries. Once you commit to turning your financial life around, you’ll discover more about yourself, such as your true needs and wants. You’ll also figure out some interesting and simple costsaving strategies—or life hacks—that you can carry with you for life. We’ve…

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October is Financial Planning Month, and with the new year right around the corner, now is a great time to make sure you are on track to meet your short- and long-term financial goals. Here are three tips to keep your spending in check and finish the year out strong: Don’t transfer money from your…

What to Do If Your Income Is Interrupted or Lost Unexpectedly: 5 Financial Steps to Take If You Can’t Work As COVID-19 spreads in the U.S., people all over the country are beginning to feel its financial ripple effect. For the first time since the 1960s, people potentially exposed to the coronavirus are being asked…