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Should You Choose a Fixed or Variable?

Your Home

Buying a home is the single largest financial commitment most people ever make. And sorting through mortgages involves a lot of critical choices. One of these is choosing between a fixed- or variable-interest-rate mortgage. True to its name, fixed-rate mortgage…

Replace These 9 Things to Improve your Life, Save Money

Money Tips

The New Year is a great time to evaluate your current health and financial situation and put a plan in place. This positive energy can take many forms—exercise, losing weight, stopping an unhealthy habit.There are many ways we can...

5 Days of Free Entrance to National Parks

Money Tips

Feeling a bit cooped up this winter? Maybe you’re longing for fresh mountain air, the feel of grass between your toes or the smell of s’mores roasting on a campfire. Chase away cabin fever with free...

Savings Challenges To Help You Save More in 2020

Money Tips

Sticking to a budget can be a struggle. A Career Builder survey found more than three-fourths of U.S. workers surveyed struggle to make ends meet. A Gallup poll found only one out of every three...

A Seasonal Guide to Scams

Cyber Security

If you use a computer to pay bills, shop or book vacations, you will want to brush up on scams that threaten the security of your personal information. There is a seasonal uptick to certain types of cyberfraud and,...

Cut the Cord or Keep Cable?

Money Tips

Consumer Reports’ research shows more of us are dumping cable for cable-like streaming services, which have picked up about 4 million subscribers. But a few things should go into...