Author: Meredith Olmstead

Congratulations on becoming a first-time homebuyer! Owning your first home is exciting, but it also comes with a lot of responsibility. Since much of the responsibility of owning a home includes maintaining it through every season, creating a home maintenance checklist is a savvy idea for new homebu...

Before you put your money in a CD, traditional savings or money market account, it’s essential to conduct some due diligence. Savings account interest rates and the way they are calculated have a profound impact on how much you can earn. By understanding types of interest and how they work, you’...

Travel Safety is More Important Than You Think When we pack our suitcase for vacation, we are all looking forward to time away to relax and enjoy our time off. Unfortunately, each year there are travelers that are victims of scammers and thieves that can end vacation fun real fast for unsuspecting t...

Summer is here and if you like adventure, you’re probably already planning a good road trip. Nothing truly says summer fun like hopping in the car and heading off to explore a new or favorite destination. How a Packing List Can Help Since a road trip offers us the flexibility of packing just about...

Summer is a great time for gathering with family and friends for a picnic, barbecue, or holiday celebration. And since no get together is complete without a fantastic meal to share, we wanted to share some simple, delicious, and affordable summer recipes that are sure to impress at your next dinner ...

People who are not experts in information technology harbor concerns that browser cookies endanger their personal and financial records. While unsecured and suspicious websites may deploy risky cookies, those from your local bank or credit union are designed to enhance your online banking experience...

High school life is FULL of choices and change. With students trying to figure out where they want to go to college, playing sports, joining extra curricular clubs and just life overall. With everything going it, its easy to overlook any thought to finances since realistically speaking, most high sc...

Making informed decisions has never been more difficult. We live at a time when internet-driven misinformation clouds issues and perpetuates myths. This holds particularly true when trying to make an intelligent credit union vs bank choice. However, a fact-based deep dive shows that community member...

Owning a home of your own is part of the American Dream. But a first-time homebuyer must take diligent steps to be in a position to make what may be their single largest investment. If you are getting organized to secure a mortgage, these are essential things every first-time homebuyer needs to know...

When it comes to spring cleaning, nowadays, there are more things that need attention besides removing dust bunnies and cleaning windows. In today’s technology reliant world, it is also important to make an annual plan for spring cleaning of your digital life. The truth is that we all have one tha...