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Nov 26, 2018 / Credit

What is the Prime Rate and How Does it Affect Me?

You’ve probably heard of about the prime rate before. But what exactly does it mean and how does it affect you and your interest rates? Here are a few things you should know about the prime rate. What is the Prime Rate? The prime rate is a foundational interest rate commonly used to determine short-term…
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Sep 04, 2018 / Local Utah

5 College Costs That Will Surprise You

College is one of the most memorable and exciting times of life. At the same time, it’s also one of the most expensive. There’s tuition to pay and a whole host of extra costs and fees that tend to sneak up on unsuspecting students. So,…
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Jun 19, 2018 / Money Tips

7 Things You Should Consider Before Opening a Checking Account

It’s nice not to have to carry a bag of coins around to conduct business. But that service shouldn’t be taken lightly. Opening a checking account means starting a relationship with your bank or credit union and the services offered aren’t always equal. Here are…
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Jun 08, 2017 / Money Tips

Piggy Bank 101: Teaching Kids Smart Money Habits

Did you know that children form spending habits as young as age 7? When your kids reach adulthood, you will have taught them countless lessons. And certainly among those should be smart money habits. Don’t wait until they leave for college to talk about responsible money management.…
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Surprising Ways to Use a Home Equity Loan - Family Vacation

Feb 16, 2017 / Home Equity

Your Home Can Help Finance Your Life

A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) lets you use the equity in your home to get the cash you need. Most of the time, people use a HELOC for home improvements–a new roof or a kitchen remodel–but did you know that you could use…
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