Financial Wellness

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May 7, 2024

What is credit repair and how does it work?

“Get an 800+ credit score overnight! Negative information deleted! Unlock your credit to live out your dreams with our credit repair package!” It is common in today’s world to see advertisements like the above while scrolling through our phones, driving…

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April 12, 2024

8 more key terms to know when buying or leasing a car

Music has its own language. As does the medical field, technology, types of sports, even food. And the car buying world is no different. You may be familiar with the auto financing terms Annual Percentage Rate (APR), down payment and…

Prioritizing bills and asking for help
October 26, 2023

Prioritizing bills and asking for help

Keeping up with payments is an essential part of managing your money, but it isn’t always easy. A change in circumstances, such as with a job, the arrival of medical bills or a rise in the cost of living, may…

What happens when you trade in your vehicle?
June 28, 2021

What happens when you trade in your vehicle?

You found the vehicle of your dreams and the dealer offered you what you think is a fair amount for your trade. So, now what? If you own your trade-in vehicle (you’ve completed any loan or lease contract that you…

Why paying on time is important
June 28, 2021

Why paying on time is important

Paying your bills on time can be a balancing act but making timely payments is important for a variety of reasons. When you sign a financing contract, you enjoy the benefits of having money to spend or, in the case…