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Apr 28, 2021 / Home Equity

How Home Values Impact Home Equity Lines of Credit

The Utah housing market has never been hotter. As a result of extremely high demand and limited supply, the median sales price for a home in Utah has increased by 20 percent in the last year alone. The current median sale price for a single-family home in the state currently stands at about $450,000, and…

Apr 21, 2021 / Money Tips

Saving for Taxes? 3 Smart Reasons a Money Market Account Makes Sense

In case you haven’t heard, the 2021 Utah and federal tax deadlines have been extended to May 17. If you’re already looking for a better way to save for next tax season, or if you’ve just been looking for a smarter way to save up…

Apr 15, 2021 / Auto & RV

How does your monthly car payment compare?

Cars can be expensive. There’s the purchase price, the cost of financing, the cost of maintenance and repairs, and last but certainly not least, the cost of gas. That latter of which, in particular, has been on nearly everyone’s mind, every time they pass the…

Apr 07, 2021 / Home Equity

Spring Cleaning Tips to Improve Your Home’s Value

Spring is here, and among other things that means spring cleaning and home-selling season are officially underway. If you haven’t been paying attention to the Utah housing market, it’s apparently the hottest in the country. With historically low inventory and high demand, each new home…

Mar 24, 2021 / Auto & RV

Is Your Car Loan a Cash Guzzler?

Have you ever bought a new or used car, knowing it wasn’t going to get great gas mileage? Maybe you focused on the pros and looked past the cons. Or, maybe you just ignored the MPGs because you were so excited about your new purchase.…

Mar 18, 2021 / Money Tips

How to Meet Your Savings Goals

Each new season brings a new opportunity to save. Whether you memorialize the moment with a resolution or you just have a general goal to save for your next big purchase, the right savings plan and the right follow-through can help you reach your…

Mar 04, 2021 / Home Equity

One Big Reason to Use Your HELOC This March

March is known for a lot of things—the luck of the Irish, the Ides of March, in like a lion and out like a lamb. March brings the first days of spring, Daylight Savings Time, Women’s History Month, and even National Dentist’s Day (yes, that…

Feb 17, 2021 / Auto & RV

3 Things to Consider when Financing a Car

Buying a new or used car is a big decision. You spend hours online researching the right make, model, trim level, and color. But too often, financing that new or used car purchase is relegated to a mere afterthought. You go with the first finance…

Feb 10, 2021 / Home Equity

3 Smart Ways to Use Your HELOC

A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) is one of the most flexible ways to borrow money. You can keep your line of credit at the ready as a financial safety net and advance funds to have cash on hand whenever it’s most convenient for…

Jan 21, 2021 / Money Tips

The Best Way to Consolidate Christmas Debt

Did you know that the average American spent around $1,000 on holiday gifts and decorations last month? That figure includes those who don’t buy gifts at all. So, if Santa stuffed your family members’ stockings full of toys and treats, and left you with receipts…