How to avoid the latest tax scam

Getting a bigger tax refund than you expected usually warrants a balloon drop. But if the IRS suddenly deposits a large sum of unexpected cash into your account, you might want to hold the confetti. It’s probably a scam. Tax season is a vulnerable
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Privacy & Security

Find a home that's your perfect fit

If only we could try on houses the way we try on jeans. Sleek condo in the heart of a thriving city? Stylish enough for a night out. Quiet property tucked away in the country? Simple and understated. Modest home in a family-friendly neighborhood
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Owning a Home

What a seller’s market means for your home

You’ve probably heard by now that it’s a seller’s market. That means homes for sale are scarce, buyers are competing over listings and houses are getting snapped up for more than their list price. If you already own a home, a seller’s market is great
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Owning a Home

Harness the power of compound interest with an IRA

IRAs can also vary based on the types of account you choose—and that depends on your goals. Are you looking for a safer or riskier route?
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Retirement Planning

Time to recalibrate your New Year's resolutions?

Remember those New Year’s resolutions you made last month? By now, only about one in five people are still adhering to them. The rest of us have already let ours lapse. People abandon their resolutions for all sorts of different reasons. Usually it’s
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Budgeting & Saving

Important CEO Announcement

Leading this organization and serving you has provided me with both passion and purpose that has fulfilled me in countless ways.
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How to order personal or business checks

Ordering new checks for your personal or business checking account is simple – a few steps and you’re done.
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Basic Finances

What to do if your credit or debit card is lost or stolen

Your financial security is important and we’re here to help. If your card is lost or stolen keep calm and act right away. Here’s what to do if your credit or debit card is lost or stolen.
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Privacy & Security

4 ways owning a home helps you financially

In all, buying a home is a great financial move. Once you get past the initial expenses, you’ll get to enjoy a whole host of benefits homeownership brings.
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Owning a Home

The lowdown on robo-advisors

While the trend toward digital investing and advice appears unstoppable, investors continue to have mixed feelings about the robo-investing movement.
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Retirement Planning