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When Should I Refinance My Student Loans?
Americans are more burdened by student debt today than they have ever been. According to Lending Tree, 69% of college students in the Class of 2019 took out loans, and they graduated with an average […]
Recognizing the Signs of Post-Traumatic Stress, and How to Help
The month of June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. If you or a loved one think you may be struggling with PTSD, it is important to keep an open conversation, recognize the symptoms […]
Improving Business Efficiency: Why More SMBs Are Outsourcing Payroll
By: Paychex® The below is a contributed post from Paychex, a leading provider of integrated human capital management solutions for payroll, benefits, human resources and insurance services, and does not reflect the opinion of anyone […]
Home Buying, an Oral History – PART III
By Julia Wood and Sean Hladick In Part II of this oral history series, our would-be homebuyers navigated the long march from offer accepted to closing on the house. From inspections, digital signatures and mounting […]
Appreciating Unsung Heroes: Military Spouses
Military Spouse Appreciation Day is a day set aside for us to pause to recognize the sacrifices made by military spouses and their commitment to help keep us all safe. Military spouses are the unsung […]
3 Tips for Navigating Home Buying in the 2021 Seller’s Market
If you are in the market for buying a home right now, you might be feeling a little discouraged. Limited inventory, meaning the number of available properties for sale, gives sellers a clear upper hand. Many members […]
Saving Tips From Moms, For Moms
Moms are rock stars – they are caretakers and providers and, as of late, at-home educators, doctors, therapists and just plain superheroes! They dry tears, make favorite meals, provide advice, plan parties, go to bat […]
Home Buying, an Oral History – PART II
By Julia Wood and Sean Hladick In Part I of our oral history series, we followed seven Service CU employees on the start of their homebuying journey. We heard what drew them to buying a […]
Home Buying, an Oral History – PART I
By Julia Wood and Sean Hladick The laughter, the tears, the feelings of angst, excitement, and sometimes, even defeat – the emotional rollercoaster of a homebuyer’s journey. It starts as simply as a wish for […]
Piggyback Loan: When Two Mortgages Might Be Better Than One
If you have been looking into real estate lending options, chances are you may have stumbled upon an option called a piggyback loan. According to Zillow, the typical home price in the U.S. is around […]