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Five Ways to Lower the Cost of Tuition Before Considering a Student Loan
It’s never too early to start your scholarship search—reach out to your high school guidance counselor or the financial aid coordinator at the college you wish to attend. Continue reading

Five Good Money Habits to Boost Your Retirement Savings
Understanding the give-and-take of budgeting is a powerful skill, and it’s easier to cut spending when you can put it in the context of achieving a goal. Continue reading

It Pays To Start Saving Now
It’s the concept that powers all sorts of savings and investment products and, over time, allows you to turn your money into, well, more money! Continue reading

Four Questions to Ask Yourself Before Signing a Mortgage
Owning a home is likely the largest financial commitment you’ll make in your life, and it’s easy to get caught up in details pertaining to debt-to-income ratios, the real estate market, current interest rates and amortization schedules. Continue reading

Where You Seek Financial Advice Says a Lot About You
Having an expert assess your financial situation and design a plan for you is an extremely powerful tool because they can recommend products, services and strategies that you might never have come across on your own. Continue reading

Choosing your Financial Institution
The very first financial decision you ever made is also one of the most important choices—it’s where to keep your money. Continue reading

What Is Curbstoning? How to Avoid This Common Used Car Scam
A “curbstoner” often gets away with scamming buyers because they sell the vehicle and then ghost you. Continue reading

Six quick tips for holiday shopping savings
Whether you’re a chronic procrastinator or a savvy shopper, by investing a little time into planning or making gifts, you can give your best and save a little, too. Continue reading

Shared Branching: Making it easy to access your account
This means you can conduct basic transactions at more than 5,000+ shared branching locations across the U.S., plus nearly 30,000 surcharge-free* CO-OP ATMs. Continue reading
