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Planning for retirement

Regardless of where in the retirement planning process you are, or what your ultimate retirement goals are, it’s never too early or late to optimize your retirement journey.

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How Checking Accounts Work

Explore the features, benefits and functions of checking accounts.

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Financial Security: What It Is and How to Get There

Financial security is about mindset and actions. And it’s more achievable than we may think.

Mortgage FAQs

Here are some common mortgage related questions and answers.

Mortgage Glossary

A quick guide to common terms to help you navigate the home buying and mortgage application process.

What will it take to save for a college education?

Use this calculator to help determine the lump-sum amount you'll need to pay your college tuition bill, taking into consideration a designated inflation rate.

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Buying a Home

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Deciding What You Can Afford

Knowing how much of a mortgage you’re approved for gives you more buying power.

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Making an Offer

After you have found the right home and decided you are ready to purchase it, you will need to enter into a written contract, which begins with the written offer.

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Understanding Mortgages

Learn how to work with a lender you trust and find a mortgage that fits your needs and budget.

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Managing Your Money

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Professional Financial Planning

Financial planning is not a solo effort. Find out the ins and outs of working with a financial advisor.

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Good Financial Habits Die Hard

If you’re trying to set yourself up for long-term financial security and success, good financial habits will work to your advantage, regardless of your age.

Budgeting for Families

Discover how you can create budgeting solutions for you and your family.

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Borrowing Smart

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How Do I Improve My Credit Score?

Every year, make your free request for all three credit reports and check your reports and your score.

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Understanding Your Credit Report

Discover why establishing and maintaining strong credit matters so much for your financial health.

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Should I consolidate my debts?

Use this tool to compare monthly payments, total interest, and total tax savings between your existing loans and credit cards with a new loan into consolidating all your debts.

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Family & Career

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Saving for college

The return of volatility in the investment markets may or may not prove long-lived this time around, but college savers don’t want to take the risk.

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Give them a head start: Roth IRAs for your kids

Roth IRAs can be a great vehicle for starting your kids off on the right path—not only for retiring but for succeeding financially and appreciating the power of investing.

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Paying for College

Discover smart ways to plan financially and pay for college.

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Protecting You

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Tax Identity Theft Awareness

Tax-related identity theft is one of the most common forms of identity theft. Tax identity thieves try to get your personal information in a number of ways, but you can fight them with these tips.

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Cybersecurity: How to Fight the Bad Guys

They say that crime doesn’t pay, but don’t tell that to the victims of cybercrime or the swelling population of fraudsters out there—in most cases seasoned criminals.

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Identity Protection

Learn how to protect your identity and steps to take if your personal information is stolen.

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Protecting Your Identity and Personal Information

Understand the risks of identity theft and learn how you can protect your personal information to prevent yourself from becoming a victim.

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How Do I Get a Credit Report?

You’re entitled to a free credit report from each credit reporting agency at least once a year.

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Healthy Financial Habits

Discover ways you can develop healthy financial habits needed for financial well-being.

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