Get Them On The Right Track: How Your Teen Will Benefit From A Bank Account

If your teenager has recently started their first job, it's time for you to help them open a bank account. Now that your teen is starting to learn about responsibility and independence, a bank account can give them the head start they need. Here are just four of the ways your teen will benefit from a bank account; now and in the future.  Help Them Plan for the Future Your teen may be living at home right now, but they'll soon be out on their own. [Read More]

Arrested? You Don't Necessarily Have To Lose Your Job

If there was ever a time when bringing in income is important, it's after an arrest. Those arrested can experience a wide variety of thoughts and concerns, and losing a job because of being in jail is one of the most pressing. Read on to find out what to do to lessen the chances that a trip to jail won't send you to the unemployment office. Don't Be a No-Call No-Show [Read More]

Why Home Loans May Be Better Than Cash

If you want to buy a home, then you can choose to pay cash or you can choose to take out a home loan. However, depending on your financial situation, one may be a much more obvious choice than the other, or you may only have one choice. Learn here about some of the things that can help you decide on a cash purchase or a home loan. Cash purchases [Read More]

Getting Your First Mortgage? Be Sure To Understand These Terms

If you are preparing to buy a home for the first time, chances are high that you'll need a mortgage to help pay for it. The process of getting a mortgage can be confusing for first time home buyers, which is why it helps to know about the following terms that will be used by your mortgage lender. Principal Payments The total cost of your mortgage is a combination of interest and principal. [Read More]