Weekly Tips: for the week of November 11

For Parents with HS seniors: College Planning Tip

About College Costs

Don’t let cost disqualify one school from another. Your “preferred” school may offer programs that can help you pay the cost.

But cost is an important criteria. You don’t want to become so saddle with debt when you finish school. A less expensive school may offer the same program and benefits as the more expensive school. So do your research.

Time to consider costs

Private schools are generally more expensive than public schools. However, they also offer more aid programs that can bring the total cost down to par with other schools — especially if you have the profile they are looking for.

Your cost of attendance will include tuition, fees, room and board, books, transportation and personal expenses.

View our college cost sheet to get an estimate of college costs: link to the November calendar at our College Planning

  

For Homeowners Thinking of Home Improvement

The Fall season is in full swing. Time to get the garden ready for winter … not to mention the outside furniture and building structures.

everything you need for the outside | find a contractor

  

Visit Our Newly Constructed Consumer Financing Center

We have completely revamped our consumer lending center to help consumers make important financing decisions. We offer complete guides to help you make informed decisions:

home mortgage (buying a home)

refinancing your home)

tapping into your home equity)

reducing your debt)

paying for college)

buying a new or used vehicle)

or getting some fast cash)

  

Lowering Monthly Housing Costs

Your housing costs are the most expensive part of your monthly budget. See our tips on reducing your costs

lower monthly housing costs

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