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Personal – Saving, Planning & Budgeting

Cash In, Not Cash Out

Putting cash into a refinanced loan is a great way to lower your monthly payments and reduce the amount of interest you pay.

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Personal – Homebuying and Refinancing

Understand Prepayment Penalties Before Refinancing Your Mortgage

If you are shopping for a new mortgage, try to avoid mortgages that include prepayment penalties under any circumstances.

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Personal – Saving, Planning & Budgeting

Before You Get a Second Mortgage, Evaluate Your First Mortgage

Make sure you understand the terms of your primary mortgage before refinancing or taking a second one.

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Personal – Saving, Planning & Budgeting

Be Prepared if Disaster Strikes

Creating and maintaining all important financial, insurance and personal property records both online and in a separate off-site location will make dealing with any type of disaster much easier.

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Personal – Saving, Planning & Budgeting

Bad Money Habits Kids Learn from their Parents

What habits will your children learn about money? It starts with your own values, beliefs and habits. No matter what you tell them, your kids will always do as you do, not what you say.

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Personal - Security Center

Avoid Credit Repair Scams

Credit repair companies can provide valuable services, but some are less reputable than others.

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Personal – Saving, Planning & Budgeting

Avoid Costly Extras on Car Insurance

After a little thought, you may decide some auto insurance options may not be worth the cost.

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Personal – Saving, Planning & Budgeting

Automate - and Eliminate

Take advantage of online tools that automate the process, and spend your time finding ways to increase the earnings from your investments or reduce your debt.

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Personal - Security Center

ATM Security and You

Steps to take when using the ATM to keep you safe.

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