Friday, December 27, 2013

Penny Wise, Dollar Foolish

Many families look for ways to trim expenses and save money, especially around the holidays. Eat out less often ... Rent movies instead of going to the theater ... "Brown bag" your lunch ... Sometimes, however, it is simply not wise to cut too many corners. In the pursuit of a penny wise lifestyle, we may at times become dollar foolish. How do we avoid falling into the common traps? Knowing when it's wise to save money, and when you just...
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Monday, December 9, 2013

4 Big Benefits of Personal Loans

What is on your financial plate in 2014 -- car purchase ... urgent home repair ...  vacation?  If you are considering payment options for a time-sensitive expense, a personal loan may be right for you.   Personal loans, sometimes known as “signature loans,” are fairly simple: you borrow a lump sum of money from your credit union and pay it back in pre-planned increments. In addition to being straightforward, personal loans come...
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Monday, December 2, 2013

Make Your Money Grow

If your hard-earned cash is collecting dust in a savings account, it may be time to look at some options for growing your money. One option is to invest in certificate shares (also known as a share certificate or certificate of deposit). Not only do certificate shares deter you from digging into your treasured savings, they actually allow you to make money off of those savings. Here’s how they work.    WHAT IS A CERTIFICATE SHARE? A...
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