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Buying Your First Home: A Realistic Guide
To buy or not to buy? That is the question facing many prospective homeowners in today’s topsy-turvy housing market. Buying a home at any point can feel intimidating. There’s just so much to consider—finding a home that meets your needs, finding the right agent, finding the right mortgage professional, qualifying for a mortgage, signing so many...
What to Buy and What to Skip in July
Summer is in full swing, as are the bargains in July. This month has a lot to offer, from all things red, white, and blue to clothing for the rest of summer and back-to-school items. Here’s what to buy and what to skip in July. What to Buy Patriotic items. Not only do major retailers hold sales on July 4, but you can also find bargains galore o...
7 Visa Card Features That Might Surprise You
‘More than just a piece of plastic’ Credit cards offer a convenient way to make purchases. That much is known. What’s less understood are the benefits credit cards can offer. For those willing to put on their research hats, there are many perks attached to credit cards—many of which you may already have at your disposal without knowing it. To ge...
Making the Most of Your Oregon Tax 'Kicker'
Record $5.6 billion revenue surplus will be given back to taxpayers as a credit on their 2023 state income tax returns As an Oregon taxpayer, you may be in line for a much-larger-than-usual state tax refund in 2024. Thanks to a record $5.6 billion revenue surplus, the state of Oregon will apply a credit, called a “ kicker ,” to taxpayers’ 2023...
3 Ways to Give
Calling all kids! Did you know that even a small portion of your money or time can create a big impact in someone else’s life? It’s true! When you choose to give, you have the power to make a difference in major ways. Let’s explore three examples of how giving can create positive change.
