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Farmers/Ranchers Eligible for PPP Loans
Farmers gain greater access to small business support as PPP reopens Farmers who run their operations as sole proprietors, independent contractors, or otherwise self-employed individuals will have [...]
Paycheck Protection Program Loans Now Available
Notice: Paycheck Protection Program resumed January 11, 2021 at 9am ET SBA, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, reopened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for First Draw [...]
PPP-Application
Update January 14, 2021 Paycheck Protection Program applications are open again There are two applications available: First Time Borrower Application - You did not receive a [...]
Budgeting
A step-by-step guide to making a holiday budget
A step-by-step guide to making a holiday budget Ah, the holidays. It’s a time for seasonal cheer, [...]
How to Make the Most of a Reduced Paycheck
Bubbles burst, the economy falters, companies downsize, and personal disasters happen which can result in a reduced [...]
Five Ways to Cut Monthly Expenses
Ever notice how your monthly expenses always seem to equal whatever salary you’re making, even after you [...]
Calculators
Mortgage Comparison: 15 Years vs. 30 Years
Calculate the benefits of either a 15 year of 30 year mortgage. Email or print out [...]
Mortgage Loan Calculator
Calculate your mortgage payment over time. Email or print out a detailed report. [...]
Rent vs Buy Calculator
Calculate the benefits of renting and buying and determine which option is best for your. Email [...]
Financial
Is It Time to Refinance Your Mortgage?
Refinancing is the process of paying off an existing loan with the proceeds from a new loan [...]
Guide to Mortgage Forbearance Under the CARES Act
If you have been impacted by the national COVID-19 health crisis and are having trouble paying your [...]
Teaching Kids And Teens Smart Money Habits
Think back to how you formed your financial habits. Did you learn everything you needed in school? [...]
Fraud
Online Shopping Safety
Online Shopping Safety In today's electronic world, it is extremely easy to shop and purchase goods or [...]
Cyber Monday: 7 tips for safer online shopping
Cyber Monday: 7 tips for safer online shopping Are you one of the many shoppers planning to [...]
Tips for safe Cyber Monday shopping (or really any day)
Tips for safe Cyber Monday shopping (or really any day) Are you one of the many shoppers [...]
Home Buying
3 Ways to Refinance to a VA Loan
3 Ways to Refinance to a VA Loan A VA refinance is brand new loan, not just [...]
Do you qualify for a VA Loan?
VA Loan Eligibility Requirements To be eligible for a VA loan, you or your spouse must meet [...]
All About VA Loans
When Veterans Should Use a VA Loan VA loans are federally backed loans available to eligible military [...]
Improving Credit
The Basics of Credit: What to know before you borrow
In its most basic sense, credit means having the use of something before you pay for it. [...]
Boost Your Credit Score in Days Through Rapid Rescoring
Finally, after all that looking, you’ve found the perfect home and are ready to make an offer. [...]
Four Tricks to Boost Your Credit Score Quickly
First thing’s first: there is no magic solution to raising your credit score overnight. If you have [...]
Kids Corner
Teaching Kids And Teens Smart Money Habits
Think back to how you formed your financial habits. Did you learn everything you needed in school? [...]
Charting a Course for Raising Money Smart Kids
One of the most important gifts you can give your children is an understanding of how to [...]
Small Business
Farmers/Ranchers Eligible for PPP Loans
Farmers gain greater access to small business support as PPP reopens Farmers who run their operations as [...]
Paycheck Protection Program Loans Now Available
Notice: Paycheck Protection Program resumed January 11, 2021 at 9am ET SBA, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury [...]
PPP-Application
Update January 14, 2021 Paycheck Protection Program applications are open again There are two applications available: [...]
COVID-19
Farmers/Ranchers Eligible for PPP Loans
Farmers gain greater access to small business support as PPP reopens Farmers who run their operations as [...]
Paycheck Protection Program Loans Now Available
Notice: Paycheck Protection Program resumed January 11, 2021 at 9am ET SBA, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury [...]
PPP-Application
Update January 14, 2021 Paycheck Protection Program applications are open again There are two applications available: [...]