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Pay off debt by utilizing your home’s equity
Pay off debt by utilizing your home’s equity

Pay off debt by utilizing your home’s equity

September 18, 2023 / Alicia Beecher and Dave Kuhns

Chances are that you have never looked at home equity as an asset. But it is, and you can put it to work for you paying off high-interest debt…

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The basics of health saving accounts
The basics of health saving accounts

The basics of health saving accounts

September 11, 2023 / Levi Crouse

Both HSAs and FSAs are great options for saving money to pay for qualified medical expenses. To decide which account is right for you, carefully weigh each option…

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How do I open my first account?
How do I open my first account?

How do I open my first account?

September 04, 2023 / Danielle Ritter

The kind of account you start with will depend on your goals and what your bank offers. Opening an account is easy…

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How do I improve my credit score?
How do I improve my credit score?

How do I improve my credit score?

August 21, 2023 / Courtney Shauf

When you have a good credit score, you can get better terms and lower interest rates on loan products and credit cards. But it’s not always easy to just boost your credit score…

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Don't be the victim of a texting scam
Don't be the victim of a texting scam

Don't be the victim of a texting scam

August 15, 2023 / Ray Wills

Texting is cheap and easy, and scammers count on the ding of an incoming text being hard to ignore. In 2022, $330 million in losses to text scams were reported…

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The cost of college life
The cost of college life

The cost of college life

August 10, 2023 / Joel Huffer

It’s been a few months since high school graduation, and now that August is here, many young adults’ thoughts are turning to their freshman year of college – and what it is actually going to cost…

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How to safeguard access to your accounts
How to safeguard access to your accounts

How to safeguard access to your accounts

July 19, 2023 / Jordan Peffer

Most people don’t think twice about making a purchase using their debit card, cell phone, or tablet. To protect yourself and safeguard your access devices, consider the following tips…

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Seven tips for buying your first house
Seven tips for buying your first house

Seven tips for buying your first house

July 12, 2023 / David Kuhns

So, you’re ready to buy your first house. Of course, you’re excited, but you’re also nervous because you don’t want to make a rookie mistake. Here are some tips to help you successfully navigate the process…

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How much do I need to save for retirement?
How much do I need to save for retirement?

How much do I need to save for retirement?

July 05, 2023 / F&M Trust

Your personal savings goals will depend on when you plan to retire, if your work provides a pension, whether you have health problems, and what you would like your lifestyle to look like in retirement…

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