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How to Spot (and Stop) Mortgage Junk Mail
When you finalize the purchase of a home, your information becomes public record—and on comes the junk mail. The good news is there are ways to spot (and stop) mortgage junk mail.
AutoSMART: Car Buying Made Easy
Find a vehicle and get preapproved for a SELCO loan in just a few clicks Buying a vehicle can be an arduous process. One survey even showed that car buying was “ more stressful than getting married ” for many respondents. And while buyer satisfaction has improved over the years, it can still be quite the undertaking. But it doesn’t have to be. A...
What to Buy and What to Skip in May
Warm up your wallets. Or maybe your smartphone, for super easy digital banking . The month of May brings summer into full view and is capped off with Memorial Day—a weekend retailers like to put their good deals into orbit. Despite ongoing inflation pressures, there are smart buys for consumers this month. The best time to snag that couch you’ve...
Making Sense of Rising Insurance Rates
There are ways to level off, or even lower, your auto and homeowners premiums The recent meteoric rise in inflation has found its way to the insurance industry. Thanks to an unusual convergence of market trends, it’s much more expensive to build, repair, or replace a vehicle or home in 2022 than ever before—forcing most insurance carriers to...
7 Tips to Protect Yourself When Buying a Used Car Privately
When you buy a car, you expect certain things. Purchasing a car from an auto dealer means you will be at least somewhat protected if something happens with the car and can feel some peace of mind that the car’s title is clean. These buyer protections are due to certain regulations that protect consumers. Unfortunately, not everyone plays by the...
Homeowners Can Put Equity to Work with a HELOC
As any savvy homeowner will tell you, protecting the investment in your home is a crucial part of ownership. After all, a home is likely the largest investment many of us will make. While upgrades, renovations, and additions often help maintain or even boost a home’s value, these undertakings can be costly. Thankfully, homeowners have an...
5 Things to Know About Commercial Loans
Thinking about a commercial loan? Here are five things you should know: 1. Commercial loans aren't one-size-fits-all And there are different types of loans depending on your goals. As a business owner or investor, you may have a variety of needs to take your business to the next level, so one type of loan may not cover the entire spectrum. Ther...
Before You Sign Your Auto Loan
Congrats on deciding to buy or trade up! This could be the start of some exciting changes—more mobility, mobility in more style, perhaps the convenience and comforts of technology from the current century. But one change that’s likely is the additional financial responsibility. “Just like modern cars, financing can be very complex,” says Jerry...
The Ins and Outs of Credit
Credit is an integral part of your financial power, and fully understanding how it works will help you build a solid history that will open doors and advance your goals. While misusing credit can be devastating, using it wisely offers many benefits throughout your life.
