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Seven tips for buying your first house
Seven tips for buying your first house

Seven tips for buying your first house

July 12, 2023 / David Kuhns

So, you’re ready to buy your first house. Of course, you’re excited, but you’re also nervous because you don’t want to make a rookie mistake. Here are some tips to help you successfully navigate the process…

Is bundling insurance right for me?
Is bundling insurance right for me?

Is bundling insurance right for me?

June 28, 2023 / Levi Crouse

Is bundling policies with the same insurer the right thing to do? Here are some pros and cons of bundling your insurance to help you make your decision…

50/30/20 rule helps with budgeting
50/30/20 rule helps with budgeting

50/30/20 rule helps with budgeting

April 13, 2023 / Courtney Shauf

Humans are fallible, and sometimes we just need guidelines. If you struggle to make sense of a sea of budgeting systems and apps, consider the 50/30/20 rule…

What is Inflation?
What is Inflation?

What is Inflation?

April 07, 2023 / Joel Huffer

If you watch the news, you certainly have heard the word “inflation.” But what is it, and how does it affect the average consumer…

First time home buyer assistance through First Front Door
First time home buyer assistance through First Front Door

First time home buyer assistance through First Front Door

March 17, 2023 / David Kuhns

Buying your first home can be one of the most exciting times in your life. It can also be among the most stressful, as you try to find the right financing options…

Mortgage tips for first time home buyers
Mortgage tips for first time home buyers

Mortgage tips for first time home buyers

January 25, 2023 / David Kuhns

Buying a home for the first time is one of the most meaningful experiences in your life. But finding the home is just one step in the process…

Five basic benefits of working with a financial planner
Five basic benefits of working with a financial planner

Five basic benefits of working with a financial planner

February 16, 2022 / The Merrill Anderson Company

Thanks to the Internet and YouTube, doing it yourself has taken on a new life. For example, a young person we know was able to diagnose a problem with his clothes dryer, then order the key part and install it, thus saving the cost of an in-home repair. Information that once might have been hard to find outside of specialized publications has become accessible to everyone. But there are limits to self-empowerment. One area in which some people may be overconfident is financial management. There is more to financial planning than setting some goals and pinching some pennies.…

Checking your credit is free, for now - here' s why you should take advantage
Checking your credit is free, for now - here' s why you should take advantage

Checking your credit is free, for now - here' s why you should take advantage

April 15, 2021 / Ray Wills

Recently, the three national credit agencies — TransUnion, Experian and Equifax — said they will continue to provide free, weekly credit reports to consumers until April 20, 2022.…

Is a personal line of credit right for you?
Is a personal line of credit right for you?

Is a personal line of credit right for you?

November 19, 2020 / Sarah Stansfield

A personal line of credit (PLOC) enables borrowers to withdraw funds for a set period of time – known as the “draw period” – on an as-needed basis. A draw period can last for several years. Lines of credit are helpful if you need access to cash…

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