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A Student’s Guide to Finding a Summer Job

If you’re looking for a summer job, it’s a good idea to get a head start. The earlier you start looking and applying, the more options you will have. With more choices available, you have a higher chance of finding a job that you want. Here is some advice on how to find employment in the summer.

How to Sell Unwanted Items Online and Offline

As we are well into spring cleaning season, you might feel the need to declutter your house. After you’ve cleaned your home of old items or items that you no longer need, you find they are taking up most of your garage or basement space. Here are a few ways you can sell your old items online and offline.

Is Refinancing Right for You?

To refinance a mortgage means to pay off an existing loan and then substituting it with a new loan. Some homeowners choose to refinance their homes to get a better interest rate and term.

Who Can Get a VA Home Loan?

VA loans provide assistance to eligible veterans, service members, and their spouses so they can finance their homes with little to no money. These loans are not actually provided by the government, but they are guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.

Socially Distant Summer Vacation Ideas

Summer can be the best time to spend with family and to travel. With the pandemic squashing many families’ 2020 summer plans, here are a few 2021 vacation ideas that allow you to see loved ones and enjoy new experiences while maintaining necessary social distancing.

Can You Claim Home Office Deductions?

Due to the ongoing pandemic, many businesses are still utilizing a work-from-home model. You might be wondering if this transition yields any tax breaks for you. If you work from home and want to claim home office tax deductions, here are the main points to know.

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How to Recover from Credit Card Fraud

Finding fraudulent activity on your credit card account is a common yet frustrating experience. Here are four steps to take if you learn of fraudulent credit card transactions on your account.

5 Banking Myths You Shouldn’t Believe

There are many misconceptions and myths about banking. Instead of letting these misconceptions guide your financial decisions, it is important to research for yourself. Below are five common banking myths, debunked.

What to Consider Before Opening a Joint Checking Account

Merging a checking account with your partner, teenager or other close relative is an important life choice that will impact your finances for years to come. Consider the pros and cons of creating a joint checking account and learn if it is right for you.

How to Use Loans to Consolidate Debt

Do you have auto loan, credit card, medical bill, student loan, or home loan debt? Improve your credit score and make monthly payments simpler with debt consolidation through a personal loan.

3 Moves to Pay Off a Mortgage Quicker

Do you want to decrease the total amount of time and money invested in your mortgage? Make it possible with these three strategies for refinancing, budgeting, and more.

How to Save Money at Your First Job

Learn how to budget and start your career off on the right foot by bettering your personal finance knowledge and money management skills.

Weekend Getaway Ideas on Any Budget

Many people managed to save a great deal of money from last year with travel restrictions and less opportunities to eat out. This is your chance to finally spend the vacation fund you saved since last year. Here a few ideas for a weekend getaway.

Spring into Savings

The spring season is a time of renewal and a good time to start fresh. That is why many people choose to do spring cleaning or start on projects that they have been putting off. Let’s take advantage of the season change and get rid of our winter blues with these saving accounts. Here are a few savings accounts we offer that allow you to earn interest while you save.

5 Money Tips for Fresh Graduates

Adjusting to life after college can be difficult if you are not sure how to handle money wisely. Whether you have a part-time or full-time job, your salary may not be as high as you had hoped it would be. If you’re a recent college graduate or in the process of graduating, here are some tips on how to handle your financials as a job seeker or full-time employee.

How to Save Money on Gas

For most families, gas expenses make up a large portion of their monthly budget with work commutes, school drop-offs, and getting the kids to and from activities and practices. Gas prices can also be unpredictable, so it’s not always a consistent expense. Learn ways to make your gas money go the distance.

What to Do With Your 2021 Summer Travel Budget

The coronavirus might have put a halt to your travel plans, but there are a few ways you can choose to spend the money you might have saved up for a travel vacation. From saving it for a rainy day to gifting it as donations, here are a few things you can do with your summer travel fund.

5 Ways to Save on Taxes

Tax season is right around the corner and it’s time to plan ahead. To pay less and save more on taxes, try to itemize deductions instead of taking standard options. Here are some tips to help.