April 20, 2021 Banker Advice: Teaching children about money. By Teaching children at any age about money is very important. Taking the time now will help set them up for successful money management in the future. Several of our bankers advise taking these steps when teaching children about money.
April 13, 2021 Planning for retirement—how much money will you need? By While retirement may seem like an event in the distant future, now’s the time to nurture your nest egg so you can enjoy a more financially secure life later on.
April 08, 2021 Five ways to make your offer stand out. By United Community Mortgage Services If you’re shopping for a home right now, that might be a phrase you’re (unfortunately) getting used to hearing. With listing inventory low in many markets, homebuyers are running into a lot of competition. And that means you might find yourself in multiple offer situations time and time again.
April 01, 2021 Financial literacy broken down into 5 components. By According to the Financial Literacy and Education Commission, financial literacy is “the ability to use knowledge and skills to manage resources effectively for a lifetime of financial well-being.” If that felt like a mouthful, an easier way of understanding financial literacy is to break it down into these five components.
March 29, 2021 COVID-19 scams targeting businesses. By The COVID-19 pandemic has brought out the best in many of us. Unfortunately, it’s also brought out scammers looking to profit off unwitting businesses. Help your business stay safe from criminals by learning about common scams and how to avoid them.
March 27, 2021 Things you can do right now for your credit score. By Whether or not you like it, understand it or even know it, you have a credit score. When you boil it down to its most basic definition, your credit score indicates how well you manage your debt and helps lenders determine the risk associated with lending you money.