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Knowledge Center

Learn how to make the most of your money

Welcome to the Knowledge Center.

Need help with a financial goal? Concerned or have questions about your finances?  We are here to help.  If you have questions about budgeting, retirement, investing or even what to do when buying or selling your home, we’ve got your back. Here you can access short articles that will help you to successfully navigate your financial journey.

If you have questions, reviewing your situation with one of the financial experts in our branches may help. We can identify ways to help you manage debt, build savings and stress less about your money. 



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Put a stop to elder financial abuse

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10 tips for staging your home to sell

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How to avoid first time homebuyer mistakes

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5 money-saving hacks that don’t include skipping coffee!

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Managing money in times of change

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Ready to FIRE up your retirement?

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Can’t find a home to purchase?
Maybe it’s time to remodel

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Love your location but not your house? Remodel!

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4 items to rent rather than buy

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Make the most of your tax refund

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Take advantage of higher savings rates

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6 hidden costs to consider when selling your home

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5 Smart financial resolutions

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Gen X: Worried about retirement

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7 questions to ask before refinancing

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Mobile banking by the numbers

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Safeguard your finances when disaster strikes

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3 tips to protect your retirement from a boomerang kid

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Should you buy or lease your next car?

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10 Ways to reduce spending this week.

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Factors that determine your mortgage rate

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How much debt is normal at my age 
How much debt is normal at my age

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The lowdown on down payments

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How to dispute inaccuracies on your credit report

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Road trip savings map

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A step by step guide to home buying

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Protect your ability to save for retirement

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Are you ready to try a digital wallet?

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4 Benefits of a mobile wallet

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6 Good reasons to switch to e-statements

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5 ways to save money at the pump

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Why you need an emergency fund

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10 quick steps to sell your home fast

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Cancelling your card: Good idea or big mistake?

View article - Cancelling your card: Good idea or big mistake?


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Melt debt with the debt-snowball method

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