Author: Elizabeth Gray

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You Got the Keys! Your First-Year Homeowner Financial Checklist

You got the keys to your dream home! Now let's shift the focus to the financial responsibilities of being a new homeowner. Continue reading →
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The Hidden Costs of Buying a Home: A Guide to Closing Costs

Logically follow the down payment discussion by tackling the next significant expense: closing costs. Continue reading →
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Decoding Your Down Payment

This blog post dives deeper into the first major financial hurdle, the down payment, and dispels the common 20% down myth. Continue reading →
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Your Guide to a Stress-Free Home Buying Budget

A high-level overview of the entire homebuying financial journey. From saving for a down payment to post-purchase budgeting. Continue reading →
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Experience Valentine’s Day on a Budget

Worried about Valentine's Day breaking your budget? We’ve got great ways to save money while keeping the romance! You can even gift your sweetheart with anything from breakfast in bed to doing household chores … which will mean a LOT more than a box of chocolates! Continue reading →
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Start it Right

Take time to conduct a year-end financial checkup to start the new year on the right foot. Continue reading →
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New Year, New Money Habits: How to Stick With It in 2025

Are you tired of making New Year's resolutions only to see them all fall by the wayside by March? We've got some great ways to help you keep your financial resolutions this year! Continue reading →
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5 Steps to Take After Being Hacked

So, you’ve been hacked! Welcome to the 21st century, when it seems like this happens to us all. Follow these 5 steps to help repair damage done by hackers. Continue reading →
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How to beat post-holiday blues

It’s normal to have a little letdown after the holiday whirl, but you don’t have to let it take over! Get together with a friend, or even talk on the phone. Make plans for your next vacation, focus on realistic New Year’s resolutions and get outside and get active to help shake the blues. Spring will be here before you know it. Continue reading →