Posted on October 11, 2024
The American Red Cross is a non-profit organization accepting donations to help people affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene. To make a donation to those in need by visiting: https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/
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Posted on September 30, 2024
Join us in congratulating Crystal Thurston! She’s our Employee of the Month. You may recognize her from both our Lee and Concord offices. Or, you may have even talked to her when calling our Call Center. Why? Because Crystal wants to do whatever she can to assist you. She cheerfully accepts the challenge to work,
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Posted on September 30, 2024
When taking on debt, it’s smart to consider the lifespan of what you’re buying. Long-term loans, loans that are 5 years or longer, should be reserved for purchases that will last at least as long as the loan period, like a house or a car. These investments hold value over time and justify the extended
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Posted on September 24, 2024
As the years pass, the importance of having a healthy credit score increases. FICO Scores range from 300 to 850 (670 and above is considered healthy by most lenders). Credit scores are used to assess responsibility and risk. So, what are the consequences of a low score? Inability to acquire housing, including rental. Higher insurance
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Posted on September 24, 2024
A little financial wellness never hurt anyone… Understanding core financial principles can significantly impact our lives and our budgets. Richard Barrington, a financial analyst for Credit Sesame, shares five must-know financial tips everyone should learn. This week we will focus on credit card debt. Avoid credit card debt According to Barrington, credit card debt is
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Posted on August 19, 2024
Congratulations to our newest Employee of the Month, Emily McLeod! Emily received two nominations from coworkers who noted her overall pleasant and happy personality as well as her work ethic. Emily is a ray of sunshine when assisting with our members. She goes out of her way to help and has really stepped up to assist the team in
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