Author: Meredith Olmstead
6 High Impact, Budget Friendly Home Renovation Ideas to Tackle this Year
October 4th, 2023
Now is the perfect time to spruce things up around your home. From upgrading your entranceways with fresh paint and enhancing unique architectural features with outdoor lighting to adding your own unique style to your family room with crown molding and trim; a little effort can make a huge impact. A...
A Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist for First-Time Homebuyers
September 20th, 2023
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...
Savings Account Interest Rates: Explained
September 6th, 2023
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’...
10 Important Travel Safety Tips Everyone Should Know
August 23rd, 2023
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...
15 Essentials to Pack for Your Summer Road Trip
August 9th, 2023
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...
7 Summer Recipes You Can Savor Without Burning Your Budget
July 24th, 2023
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 ...
4 Ways Browser Cookies Help Your Online Banking Experience
July 6th, 2023
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...
10 Smart Financial planning Tips Every High School Student Should Follow
June 22nd, 2023
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...
Credit Union Vs Bank: 8 Myths Debunked
June 7th, 2023
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...
10 Crucial Steps for Every First-time Homebuyer
May 24th, 2023
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...