First Job? Here’s How To Set Your Finances Up For Life Landing that first job means having a regular influx of cash, but steady work alone doesn’t guarantee financial health. Here’s how to build the foundation for lifetime financial security. Get on Budget It truly doesn’t pay to wing it. Budgeting is the most effective… Read More
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Is Fall the Best Time to Buy A House? When transitioning from one season to another, it can sometimes be more economical to purchase certain clothing items at the end of their season. For example, buying sweaters as winter moves into spring or swimsuits in the late summer. However, can this same logic be used… Read More
How Debit Card Fraud Happens — and How to Avoid It For many people, debit cards are the perfect plastic. They offer most of the conveniences of credit cards with no risk of accumulating debt. But like credit cards, debit cards are vulnerable to rip-off artists. And debit card fraud is particularly scary because thieves… Read More
The Benefits of a Mortgage Preapproval and How to Get One Unless you were recently selected as the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft or released a hit album, you probably won’t pay for your new house in cash. Like millions of Americans, you’ll take out a mortgage. Before you begin your housing search,… Read More
Stillman ATM & Debit Card Security Precautions Treat your card like cash. Always keep your card in a safe place. Keep your PIN a secret. Memorize your PIN and never write it on your card or store it with your card. Never let someone else enter your PIN for you. If you suspect someone knows… Read More