If you’re thinking about buying a home and haven’t done this in a while (or ever), you might be wondering how much savings you need to buy a house. This is a great first question to ask and the ideal ...

If owning a home is one of your goals, you’ve probably thought about the amenities you want. Maybe you’re looking at listings online. Perhaps you’ve started saving for a down payment. Wherever you are...

If you’re getting ready to take out a loan, it’s important to understand what you’re signing up for. While your lender should address all your questions and concerns, it’s a good idea to do some quick...

Looking to live a greener life? Discover easy ways to make your home more eco-friendly. Small steps like switching to energy-efficient lightbulbs, reducing water usage, adjusting your thermostat, plan...

In recent years, there’s been a big push to buy local. There are ad campaigns, community organizations, online challenges and even dedicated days or weeks of the year encouraging local shopping. But d...

Imagine unknowingly participating in a scam without realizing that you’re the perpetrator involved in fraud. In this scam, you’re the money mule. A money mule is someone who transfers money or items o...

Identity theft is a growing concern for many people. According to a recent report 5.7 million cases of fraud and identity theft were reported to the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) in the last year.1 W...

From phishing attacks to artificial intelligence (AI) fraud, there are many ways financial scammers can trick you into revealing your sensitive information. By using some practical fraud prevention ti...