When you’re shopping for a home in a booming area like Clackamas County, choosing the right lender makes a difference. As prices in the Rose City continue to rise, more buyers are seeking homes in outlying communities such as Canby, Happy Valley and

The countdown has begun. Days are getting shorter, to-do lists are getting longer, and lifelong memories are waiting to be made. In December, Americans will: Buy more than 27 million (real) Christmas trees. Eat more than 22 million turkeys. Mail more

More than half of Americans plan to buy gift cards for someone on their list, making them this year’s most popular holiday gift . And what’s not to love? They’re so versatile you can’t really go wrong, whether you’re buying for a choosy teenager, the

What is compounding interest? An intro to interest is the money your financial institution pays you to store your money in a savings or retirement account. There are two types: simple and compound.

After all the late-night study sessions and long exams, a relaxing holiday break is just what the campus doctor ordered. Time to rest, recharge and raise a glass of eggnog — you’re one term closer to graduation. But with a whole holiday break’s worth

Saving money is a bit like bluffing in poker. Whether the cards you’re dealt are high or low doesn’t matter nearly as much as your ability to fool your opponents. It’s all about the mental game — and when it comes to saving, the only opponent you

The crisp fall air feels like a balm after the summer heat. But as the days get shorter and temperatures plummet, that balm can quickly turn into a bite. Climate experts predict this winter will be colder than last year, which will drive many of us

High winds, pelting rains, falling shingles — winters in the Pacific Northwest can be tough on your home. You never know when the next big storm might hit, leaving destruction in its wake. A roof failure during heavy rainfall can leave you vulnerable

While new tools like online shopping and digital payments have helped make shopping for the holidays more manageable, there’s one thing that hasn’t changed: It’s still easy to overspend. Maybe it’s the stress of ticking off a long to-do list and

Wealth—you can’t take it with you. But that doesn’t mean you don’t care what happens to it when you’re gone. You spent your lifetime building and protecting your assets and you want to make sure they’re not swallowed by court fees or passed down to