Author: Chelsea Bullington, Chief Operating Officer If you’ve seen someone tap their phone at checkout instead of pulling out a card, you might’ve wondered what’s actually happening — and whether it’s something you should try. Mobile wallets aren’t as complicated as they look, and once you understand the basics, they’re... View Article
By: Zac Pollock, CEO Car shopping is exciting. Test drives, new car smell, weighing features — it’s the fun part. But here’s what a lot of buyers don’t realize until it’s too late: by the time you’re standing on a dealership lot, most of the important decisions should already be... View Article
By: Kristi Chapman, VP of Lending Buying If you’ve ever hesitated to look up your credit score because you were afraid it would hurt it — you’re not alone. That’s one of the most common credit misconceptions out there, and it’s keeping a lot of people in the dark about... View Article
By: Kristi Chapman, VP of Lending College is one of the biggest financial decisions a family will ever make. And yet, for a lot of students and parents, the conversation about how to actually pay for it gets pushed to the back burner — until an acceptance letter arrives and... View Article
Author: Chelsea Bullington Summer has a funny way of arriving all at once. One minute you’re planning a beach trip, and the next you’re realizing your cousin’s wedding is in August, the kids need school supplies in September, and your car insurance is due in October. Suddenly, that savings account... View Article
Author: Kelsey Dodson, AVP Branch Manager Wire fraud and financial scams are on the rise — and they are getting more convincing by the day. Whether it arrives as a phone call, a text message, or an email, fraudsters are working harder than ever to separate you from your money.... View Article
By: Kristi Chapman, VP of Lending Buying a home comes with a long list of new terms, fees, and acronyms — and PMI is one that often causes confusion. If you’ve ever looked at your mortgage estimate and wondered why you’re paying for insurance that doesn’t seem to protect you,... View Article
By Zac Pollock, CEO When you hear people talk about investing for retirement, the discussion usually centers around two things: stocks and bonds. There is a third option, though, which may offer a higher fixed rate of return than an IRA savings account: an IRA CD. What is an IRA... View Article
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your home, whether it’s tackling necessary repairs or finally adding those wish-list upgrades you’ve been dreaming about. From a new roof to a remodeled kitchen, home improvement projects can boost your home’s comfort, functionality, and value. But financing these projects can sometimes be... View Article
Many debt consolidation ads focus on rolling all your debts into one monthly payment. While that can be true, the real goal of debt consolidation is to improve your overall financial situation — not just to reduce the number of bills you pay each month. Debt consolidation combines multiple debts... View Article
