Beginner's Guide to HELOCs
07/30/2025
A few weeks ago, we posted a beginner's guide to home loans; now let's talk about HELOCs or Home Equity Lines of Credit. Unlike home loans, HELOCs are taken out after you already own a home. While some things are like a home mortgage (like interest rate, APR, et cetera), HELOCs function much differently.
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Fostering a Sense of Community in Your Children
07/22/2025
Many parents wonder about the best way to foster a sense of community within their children. Ironically, as technology has brought those around the world closer to us, it seems like it has pushed us further away from the people in our own communities. Rather than getting out and becoming involved, young people are more focused on the broader world. However, a sense of community is critical for the mental health and wellbeing of young people. How can your child build a sense of community?
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Benefits of Opening a CD for Your Child
07/16/2025
As we continue to go through various ways to ensure your child's future financial wellbeing, there are some topics that are often overlooked. Not only do Certificates of Deposit (CDs) offer valuable financial lessons, but they can be a low-risk avenue for investing your child's earnings. Let's take a deeper dive into CDs and how they can help!
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Cybersecurity and Your Kids
07/09/2025
Good cybersecurity habits start early. As the world becomes more digital, kids are online more and more. However, teens and young adults are now some of the most targeted demographics for cyber criminals looking to steal financial data and commit identity theft. Here are some ways kids can improve their cybersecurity in various digital arenas.
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Financial Literacy: Understanding Credit
07/02/2025
Learning the fundamentals of credit is an exceptionally important part of financial literacy. Without truly understanding how to use credit properly to achieve long term financial goals, credit can cause stress and cost you a lot of money. Let's get the conversation started on what credit is and how it can be useful!
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