Pre-Approval vs. Pre-Qualification: Which Is Best?
By K-Staff Facebook LinkedIn The journey towards getting your first home — or your next home — starts with determining how much you can afford to borrow based on your […]
Protect Yourself Against Home Equity Fraud
By K-Staff Facebook LinkedIn For most people, their home is their most valuable possession, and as they pay down their mortgage, the equity they build becomes their largest store of […]
Using a Credit Card Responsibly
By K-Staff Facebook LinkedIn Credit cards can be a very useful part of your financial toolbox, providing helpful rewards with consistent use, as well as additional security for purchases compared […]
Don’t Fall For These Common Tax Scams
By K-Staff Facebook LinkedIn Even though Tax Deadline Day is April 15th, tax filing season is underway – and with tax filing season comes tax-related scams that can claim your […]
Identity Theft Awareness: How To Protect Yourself
By K-Staff Facebook LinkedIn Identity Theft Awareness Week is coming soon (January 26-30, 2026) – but it’s never too early to learn what steps you can take to protect yourself […]
Keeping Score: Improving Your Credit in 2026
By K-Staff Facebook LinkedIn If you’re looking to set New Year’s resolutions for 2026, chances are you’re focusing on improving your financial situation – and one of the ways you […]
How to Avoid Holiday Charity Scams
By K-Staff Facebook LinkedIn With the holiday season, charitable giving through generosity endeavors like Giving Tuesday and Season of Giving is on the rise – but with the increase in […]
Shopping Fraud Is Coming To Town: Avoid Being Scammed This Holiday Season
By K-Staff Facebook LinkedIn There are fewer than 50 shopping days until Christmas – and with the holiday shopping season comes scammers and fraudsters trying to stuff their stockings with […]
Why You Should Refinance Your Auto Loan
By K-Staff Facebook LinkedIn According to Experian, the overall average auto loan interest rate for the 2nd quarter of 2025 is 6.80% for new cars and 11.54% for used cars […]
Four Easy Ways to Stay Safe Online
By K-Staff Facebook LinkedIn October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month – and the easiest way to achieve cybersecurity on an individual level is to maintain awareness of what you can do […]
