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Student loans have a variety of repayment options
Student loans have a variety of repayment options

Student loans have a variety of repayment options

November 23, 2023 / F&M Trust

More than 43.6 million borrowers have student loan debt, both federal and private. If you are among them, here are some things you should know about your repayment options…

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Plan for the future when leaving your job
Plan for the future when leaving your job

Plan for the future when leaving your job

November 16, 2023 / Levi Crouse

So, you’ve decided to leave your job. You’re excited for a new opportunity, but what does the change in employment mean for health insurance, retirement savings, perks, and other benefits?…

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Choosing the right self-employed retirement plan
Choosing the right self-employed retirement plan

Choosing the right self-employed retirement plan

October 23, 2023 / Chris Moore

You are self-employed and enjoy a certain amount of freedom. But that doesn’t give you an excuse to skip out on saving for retirement. In fact, being on your own makes putting money away that much more crucial…

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What is PMI and do I need it?
What is PMI and do I need it?

What is PMI and do I need it?

October 16, 2023 / Dave Kuhns

When planning to purchase a home, you might have heard that you likely will have to pay something called PMI. This is private mortgage insurance, and it protects the mortgage lender against any losses if the borrower stops making payments or fails to repay their conventional loan…

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Should I consider buying pet insurance?
Should I consider buying pet insurance?

Should I consider buying pet insurance?

October 09, 2023 / Jill Reddecliff

Everyone loves their pets. And despite our best efforts to keep them safe, injuries and serious illnesses sometimes occur. Vet bills for treatment can add up fast, sometimes into the thousands of dollars. A pet insurance policy can help you pay them…

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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 Secure is Social Security?
How Secure is Social Security?

How Secure is Social Security?

August 28, 2023 / Warren Hurt

Is Social Security actually secure? If not, what should be done to fix it and who bears the cost?…

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