Month: July 2021
Consumer Advisory: Don’t be misled by Reverse Mortgage Advertising
An online article that warns about exactly what reverse home mortgages are and the risks that they entail.
What is a home equity loan?
An online article that describes what a home equity loan and how they can be managed as well as how it can be used to be paid off debts and borrowed against. The article gives tips on how people can safely use their home equity loans.
Consumer Advisory: 3 pension advance traps to avoid
An online article that gives tips on what traps to avoid and how to protect your pension.
Key tips to consider if choosing a lump-sum pension payout
An online article that gives tips on whether or not a consumer should take their pension out as a lump sum and how to properly handle the money if it is taken out as a lump sum.
CFPB – Planning your Social Security claiming age
An online tool that helps you calculate your Social Security Benefits
What is the best way to move my checking account to another bank or credit union?
An online article that describes how to move your checking account from one bank to another.
How do I stop automatic payments?
An online article that describes how to stop your bank from automatically withdrawing money from your account – even if you had previously allowed them to.
Understanding the Overdraft “Opt-in” choice
Describes what it means to “opt-in” to an overdraft as well as well as how to manage/avoid overdraft fees.
How quickly can I get money after I deposit a check into my checking account? What is a deposit hold?
Describes when you can access your money after depositing it and the general time it takes for a bank to process a check
Am I Having Enough Withheld?
Explains how money is withheld from each paycheck to pay for your taxes