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Auto Financing | What is the Best Way to Finance a Car?
If you’ve ever bought a new car, I have a question for you: did you think about financing as much as you thought about which car model to buy? Most of the time, the answer is “no.” But believe it or not, doing the research on financing a car before purchasing one is...
How to Budget to Buy a New House
Buying a home is probably one of the most significant investments you’ll ever make. It’s important to remember that what you can buy doesn’t always equate to what you may have available in your budget plans. Determining how much house you can afford involves a lot...
Council Bluff’s Teacher and Centris Member See’s the Need to Focus on Financial Education
An important lesson that we can take advantage of, and one that can last a lifetime, is a focus on financial education. Sasha Rindone, a Special Education teacher at Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs, IA has a passion for teaching her students how to be...
12 Tips to Help You Save Money
Here are some quick tips to help you start saving money so you can fulfill some — or all — of your financial dreams. Track your expenses and purchases to review your spending habits. If you want to be able to identify opportunities for how you can save more money,...
Knowing the Difference Between a Home Equity Line of Credit and a Home Equity Loan
We’ve all heard the saying, “Home is where the heart is.” But in the case of your home, not only is your heart invested in it but so is a lot of your money. That investment, or in other words, the payments made over a period of time, has likely helped you build...
Tax Filing Tips to Help You Prepare, File and Plan for the Future
Now that the New Year is well underway, it’s time to start thinking about and preparing for tax filing season. As you gather your documents, here are just a few things you can do before, during and after filing that may make the overall process easier. Gather all...
Five Financial Wellness Tips for a New Year, New You!
With a New Year, many people often set goals for themselves that revolve around establishing new daily routines with a focus on health and wellness. A part of those goals that shouldn’t be overlooked is a focus on your financial wellness. Having a plan or taking steps...
Protect Yourself From Credential Stuffing
If you are reusing the same username and password for multiple apps and websites—you may be at risk of a potential cyber threat called credential stuffing. What is credential stuffing? Credential stuffing occurs when hackers use stolen information, such as usernames...
5 Ways to Boost Your Financial Health Amidst COVID-19
Financial decisions can feel complex and hard even under normal circumstances. If the current market volatility has you questioning what are the “right” actions you should take now, you are not alone. Here are five concrete ways for you to jumpstart your financial...