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Organizing Your Finances
Organizing your finances may seem like a chore, but once you try, you’ll find it’s better than deep cleaning your bathroom! Before we dive into the topic of organizing your…
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Plan For The Payoff When You Plan Your Student Loans
Planning ahead for college is not just a matter of getting good grades and accumulating a list of extracurricular activities and awards. It’s also a process of understanding how to…
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Platinum Rewards Visa® Terms & Conditions
Rates, Charges, & Fees Interest Rates & Interest Charges Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for Purchases 10.90% to 18.00%, based on your creditworthiness. APR for Balance Transfers 10.90% to 18.00% based…
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Pre-Qualified Mortgages
Save Time and Money and Eliminate Stress Pre-qualifying answers the “How much house can I afford?” question and sends a clear message to sellers that you are serious about buying a…
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Preparing Financially for a New Baby
Congratulations! You’ve expecting a baby and you’re breathless with excitement — and nerves. A baby means big changes, and a part of those changes is lots of new expenses. How…
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Saving for College
It’s Never Too Late to Start Saving for College. Saving for College is a year-round endeavor. No matter what time of year you’re reading this, it’s always a good time…
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Savings Bonds
In an effort to increase direct, online transactions with the public, the US Treasury Department ended over-the-counter sales of paper savings bonds on January 1, 2012. This move to electronic transactions…
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Say No to High APR Credit Cards – Transfer Your Balance Today!
It’s time you put your foot down. Say no to high annual percentage rate credit cards and transfer your balance. You know credit cards can be an excellent financial tool…
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Should You Finance a Large Purchase?
You’ve heard the irritating advertisements. You’ve seen the flailing inflatables. You’ve considered the irresistible offers. “Buy today with no money down and zero interest!” The ads are everywhere when you…
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Skip-A-Payment
Maybe it’s time for your annual motor vehicle license renewal or there’s something else stretching your monthly budget right now. Whatever the reason, St. Paul Federal’s Skip-A-Payment program may be…
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The Difference Between a HELOC and a Home Equity Loan
If you’re looking to tap into your home’s equity, you have two great choices in a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) and a Home Equity Loan (HEL). Let’s take…
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The Importance of Being Financially Fit
Being financially fit is crucial for a well-balanced, stress-free life. Here’s why (and how): Expand Your Financial Knowledge A financially fit person is constantly broadening their money knowledge. They read…