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Ultimate guide to saving money at the grocery store

Across the United States, grocery stores have empty shelves as Americans stock up on supplies and food in response to the global pandemic. A recent study showed that money spent on these items has increased by 88% from before the virus began to seriously impact our country, going from $335.65 to $631.06. Whether it’s toilet paper or […]

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11 Steps to Improving Your Credit Score

Your credit score plays an important role in many aspects of your life, from the rate you get on a loan to passing a background check for your dream job. Having bad credit scoring can keep you from achieving your goals. Luckily, improving your credit score isn’t a mystery; it is a simple process that […]

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8 steps to maximize your retirement savings

It’s easy to put off saving for retirement, right? I mean, who knows how much you’ll actually need? It’s so far away, and you have bills to pay today… But the reality is the best way to hit your retirement goal is to start early. “According to a report from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), the mean retirement […]

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What is a community financial institution?

While a community financial institution sounds like a fancy term for a local bank, a community financial institution can be defined by its size, its mission and its geographic location – an not only in our towns. The key word tying financial services to our towns is community. On a mission of sustainable banking A community […]

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Home Buying Tips in the Digital Age

The Internet is much more than a tool for casual browsing. It’s ingrained in everything we do – from paying bills to shopping for a home. Among all generations of home buyers, the first step taken in the home search process was to look online for properties, according to the National Association of Realtors’ 2022 Home Buyer […]

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