May 26, 2021 | Banking and Finance, Community and Family
May is National Older Americans Month, a time to acknowledge and celebrate the many contributions that our senior citizens have made to our country. This annual event provides an ideal time for older Americans to review their finances and consider wealth preservation...
Jul 10, 2020 | Banking and Finance
Refinancing is a powerful tool that allows real estate owners to secure lower interest rates, tap into home equity, or reduce the loan term of a mortgage. For homeowners looking to stay put and save money in the long run, refinancing at the right time can help build...
Apr 2, 2020 | Banking and Finance
Understanding interest is crucial when investing your money. Given the option to earn simple or compound interest, you should always choose the latter. To understand compound interest, you first need to have a good understanding of simple interest. Here at First...
Mar 5, 2020 | Banking and Finance
To Buy or Not to Buy? Investing is like life: nothing ventured, nothing gained.If you’re planning to buy a home, you probably have good reasons for your decision. It may be that you share the feeling that owning your own home is a key part of the American dream....
Mar 1, 2020 | Banking and Finance, Community and Family
In a perfect world, you would find a house you loved, make a reasonable offer, and head to the bank to sign your loan papers. For many buyers, though, buying a home turns into a nerve-racking process. This can easily happen to you if you don’t educate yourself...
Feb 2, 2020 | Banking and Finance
Committing yourself to a strategy is the key to getting out of credit card debt fast. When you stick to your goal, your commitment translates into an overarching lifestyle where you no longer have to concern yourself with tackling your credit card payments every...