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If you’re mortgage shopping, you may be overwhelmed by the number of options. Dozens of lenders, each with their own rates, terms, conditions and costs, can make the decision feel that way. But it doesn’t have to be that difficult! The choice of which mortgage to go with starts with a simple question: fixed-rate or adjustable? 

Keeping the kids entertained while on summer break can be an expensive endeavor. Registrations for summer camps, day care and recreation programs are only the tip of the iceberg. You also need to consider transportation costs to and from these programs that you don’t normally attend during the school year

We all know we should save more money than we do. Whether we need to pay down debt, build an emergency fund or save for retirement, we need to cut spending and increase our savings. It’s the only way to build financial security.

Quick – how much money is in your share draft account right now. Surprisingly (or not so surprisingly), one of the biggest obstacles to always having the money for everything you need when you need it, is not having a system to track your finances

If something goes wrong in that process, it must be the fault of one of those people, right? The assumption is, either your credit union, the merchant or you gave out information that resulted in fraud.

We all want to show our dads that we care on Father’s Day. Many people panic and run straight for the ties. 

You’ve fetched coffee, made copies and done all the typing and filing for an entire department. Congrats! You’ve finally finished your summer internship! In many ways, just going back to school would be a wonderful relief, but you might be looking for more.

“Can I help?” This plea from the little voice sometimes comes from behind you and is not always a welcome request. While the thought of having “helpers” in the kitchen may overwhelm you, cooking with kids may be exactly what you and they need!

It’s quinoa and brussels sprouts, which is practically a synonym for incredibly healthy. This meal has a grain, a vegetable and a protein, all in one dish.

Hosting a cookout on Memorial Day weekend is an excellent way to celebrate our freedom and respect the memory of those fighting for it. Like any other party, though, hosting a cookout can get expensive.