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Answers to Questions About Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
By Andrea Eldert, NMLS #1094715 Insurance is a fact of life. It provides security in the case that things don’t…
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The Benefits and Risks of a HELOC
By Cindy Cabbage, NMLS#794021 You may have heard your friends or co-workers talking about a HELOC and wondered what this…
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Learn More About the Rural Development Mortgage
By Andrea Eldert Every home is unique, and every homeowner is an individual. So why should all mortgages be the…
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The True Cost of Buying a Car
By Michael Breisch The process of buying a car can be both confusing and exhausting. Various opportunities are available to…
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How is Your Credit Score Calculated?
It’s no secret – your credit score (also known as a FICO score) can have a huge impact on your…
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Reminders to Help You Avoid Fraud
Capital One recently announced that they had experienced a data breach in which many as 100 million cardholder accounts and…
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What Is Debt Consolidation?
By Mary Lukow Most Americans have at least some amount of debt, and many are trying to reduce or eliminate…
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How the Seasons Can Affect Your Business
By Amanda Martinez Seasons come and seasons go. Living in central Illinois, we know this better than anyone. The long,…
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What Do People Save Money For?
By Domi Garcia It’s always easier to accomplish something if you have a clear goal and strong motivation to reach…
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