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How to Spot (and Stop) Mortgage Junk Mail

When you finalize the purchase of a home, your information becomes public record—and on comes the junk mail. The good news is there are ways to spot (and stop) mortgage junk mail.

Owning a Home Protecting Your Information

What to Buy and What to Skip in May

There are plenty of smart buys for consumers in May. Many retailers hold massive Memorial Day sales, so get ready for the deals.

Forming Money Habits

Making Sense of Rising Insurance Rates

A confluence of market trends caused insurance carriers to raise their rates. Despite this occurrence, there are still ways to enjoy savings on your insurance policies.

Planning Your Future Understanding Insurance

AutoSMART: Car Buying Made Easy

AutoSMART is a vehicle-shopping marketplace where you can compare millions of new and used cars and trucks—and even get preapproved for a SELCO loan—right from our website.

Buying a Vehicle

7 Tips to Protect Yourself When Buying a Used Car Privately

If you're looking to purchase a car privately and not through a dealership, follow these tips to protect yourself from potential "curbstoners" when shopping online for a used car.

Buying a Vehicle

Before You Sign Your Auto Loan

Financing a new or used car can be complex. Make sure you know all your options and have a clear understanding of what lies ahead.

Buying a Vehicle Planning Your Future

Understanding Credit

Credit is an integral part of your financial power, and fully understanding how it works will help you build a solid history that will open doors and advance your goals.

Mastering Credit

6 Ways to Stay Ahead of Scams, Fraud, and Identity Theft

Identity theft is on the rise. Follow these protective measures to prevent yourself from becoming the next victim.

Protecting Your Information

Priced Out of An Upgrade? Elevated Home Values Mean You Have Options

While high listing prices and higher interest rates can push upgrading to a new home out of reach, it opens the doors to upgrading in place with a home equity line of credit.

Owning a Home

Telematics: Rewarding Safe Drivers Through Technology

Using technology, telematics-based insurance is able to set rates based on how you actually drive, not on how you're likely to drive.

Buying a Vehicle Understanding Insurance