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There are so many benefits to being a homeowner. A huge benefit of homeownership is the ability to utilize your home’s equity as a secret weapon. A home equity line of credit (HELOC) provides a convenient way for homeowners to access funds for various purposes, such as home improvements, debt consolidation, education, or unexpected expenses. In today’s blog, we’ll give you the basics of a HELOC and the best...

It is no secret food prices have risen in the past few months, so how do we combat these rising food costs? Keep reading for top tips to fight rising food prices this winter. 

1. Create Your Shopping List

If you expect to save money without creating or sticking to a list, you may experience sticker shock on your regular grocery haul. If you fill your cart with everything that catches your eye, be prepared...

It’s common to feel a mixture of emotions after the holidays: exhaustion, boredom, and enormous pressure to kick off your new year’s goals. Here are some fun things you can do in the post-Christmas, winter season to get energized for the new year! 

1. Visit a Museum

The winter season is the best time to visit a museum, especially If you are looking for something to do on those cold and rainy days....

A Home Equity Loan and Home Equity Line of Credit are both loans that use your home as collateral. Though they are very similar, they are different loans. Keep reading to learn what a Home Equity Loan and Home Equity Line of Credit are, their differences, and their benefits!

What Are They?

A Home Equity Loan and Home Equity Line of Credit, commonly known as a HELOC are both loans which use your home as collateral. Both are...

Most homeowners would agree that home renovations and projects seem to be never-ending. For those who love to have a nicely decorated, modern and aesthetically pleasing home, this blog is for you. Check out these renovation tips on trend this year! Whether you are looking to spruce up your forever home or get your home ready to sell, these tips are worth a read. 

Spice Up Your Walls

An extremely easy and affordable...

Buying a home is a big deal. Here are a few of the best-kept secrets you need to know before buying a house. 

Secret #1

The first secret for purchasing a home is to scope out the neighborhood you are thinking of buying in and do it a lot. The reason you should do this is to see if it is an enjoyable place to be and that it is a neighborhood you could envision yourself and your family being a part of. 

Driving...

Questioning if you are prepared to become a homeowner? Here are six helpful tips to break down buying a home and what you need to be prepared for. Purchasing a home can be a stressful process. Let these recommendations set you up financially and emotionally when you are ready to pull the trigger on buying. 

1. Be Mentally and Financially Ready

Maybe you have reached your savings goal or have gotten...

Summer may be a few months away but planning to save now will ensure an awesome and affordable experience. The best tip for booking a vacation is to plan well in advance – start your planning process here by reading up on a few suggestions to make your summer vacation seamless and inexpensive!  

Book Flight Tickets in Advance  

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Financial education has always been a weak area within education. Talking about money and understanding money management, debt, loans, interest, and credit is rarely laid out to people until they get to college or graduate from high school. That’s why we wanted to start the conversation on how to talk to your kids about money, so they are better prepared for the real world.  

Talk About Money Young   Read More

Ready to upgrade your home in a wallet-friendly way? We’re here to give you lots of ideas for your next project. Rather than explaining each idea in detail, we’re going to list out 12 projects that you can take and make your own. Let’s get started! 

1. Add a fresh coat of paint. 

One...