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Understanding VA Loans

A Veterans Administration (VA) loan is a significant low-interest mortgage loan that doesn't require a down payment. Here are the ins and outs of this specialized loan.

Planning Your Future Owning a Home Knowing Your Payment Options

Your College Buying Guide

Check out this buying guide for tips on what you will and won't need during your time on your college campus.

Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits

Debt Snowball vs. Debt Avalanche

Looking for an efficient way to eliminate your debt? Discover the debt snowball and debt avalanche, which focus on paying off one debt at a time.

Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits Knowing Your Payment Options

Protect Yourself from Unemployment Scams

Millions of Americans filed for unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, con artists were ready with their fraudulent scams.

Planning Your Future Protecting Your Information

6 Apps To Help Kick-Start the School Year

As your children prepare to go back to school this fall—in person or remotely—give them a head start with these helpful apps.

Planning Your Future

4 Ways To Watch Your Savings Grow

Conventional savings accounts offer the easiest access to funds but the lowest interest rates. Don't overlook certificate, money market, and health savings accounts as alternatives. 

Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits

7 Life Insurance Misconceptions

Don't be fooled by common myths and misunderstandings about life insurance. Whatever your unique needs, it doesn’t hurt to give what you’ve heard additional thought.

Planning Your Future Understanding Insurance

SELCO Select Checking: Your Personal Financial Hub

SELCO Select Checking is your personal financial hub, with far more benefits than a traditional checking account.

Planning Your Future Knowing Your Payment Options

Renting as a College Student

Moving out on your own is exciting. But first, there are some key questions you need to ask and precautions you need to take before signing the lease agreement. 

Mastering Credit Planning Your Future

Knowing Your Home Improvement Options

Learn the difference between a home equity loan, HELOC, and refinancing, to determine the best option to reach your home improvement project goals.

Planning Your Future Owning a Home Knowing Your Payment Options