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Student loans have a variety of repayment options
Student loans have a variety of repayment options

Student loans have a variety of repayment options

November 23, 2023 / F&M Trust

More than 43.6 million borrowers have student loan debt, both federal and private. If you are among them, here are some things you should know about your repayment options…

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Plan for the future when leaving your job
Plan for the future when leaving your job

Plan for the future when leaving your job

November 16, 2023 / Levi Crouse

So, you’ve decided to leave your job. You’re excited for a new opportunity, but what does the change in employment mean for health insurance, retirement savings, perks, and other benefits?…

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How to spot and prevent financial abuse
How to spot and prevent financial abuse

How to spot and prevent financial abuse

November 09, 2023 / Ray Wills

Each year, millions of senior citizens are victimized by financial fraud or theft of money, property, or valuable personal information. Knowing how to spot and prevent it will help you protect yourself and your finances…

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What does America’s credit downgrade mean?
What does America’s credit downgrade mean?

What does America’s credit downgrade mean?

November 02, 2023 / Warren Hurt

On August 1, Fitch Ratings, one of the three primary credit rating agencies, downgraded the United States’ long-term credit rating from AAA to AA+, the second downgrade of U.S. debt in 12 years…

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Choosing the right self-employed retirement plan
Choosing the right self-employed retirement plan

Choosing the right self-employed retirement plan

October 23, 2023 / Chris Moore

You are self-employed and enjoy a certain amount of freedom. But that doesn’t give you an excuse to skip out on saving for retirement. In fact, being on your own makes putting money away that much more crucial…

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What is PMI and do I need it?
What is PMI and do I need it?

What is PMI and do I need it?

October 16, 2023 / Dave Kuhns

When planning to purchase a home, you might have heard that you likely will have to pay something called PMI. This is private mortgage insurance, and it protects the mortgage lender against any losses if the borrower stops making payments or fails to repay their conventional loan…

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Should I consider buying pet insurance?
Should I consider buying pet insurance?

Should I consider buying pet insurance?

October 09, 2023 / Jill Reddecliff

Everyone loves their pets. And despite our best efforts to keep them safe, injuries and serious illnesses sometimes occur. Vet bills for treatment can add up fast, sometimes into the thousands of dollars. A pet insurance policy can help you pay them…

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Frugality is a valuable financial tool
Frugality is a valuable financial tool

Frugality is a valuable financial tool

October 02, 2023 / Shelby Yinger

Pinching pennies does add up in the short term, but the long-term payoff is likely bigger than you think…

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How you give is as important as what you give
How you give is as important as what you give

How you give is as important as what you give

September 25, 2023 / Matt Berger

When significant assets are involved, did you know that how you give is just as important as what you give? With the right financial approach to your giving objectives, there could be significant tax advantages for you and the charity…

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