Financial Education Center

Is Home at the Heart of Retirement Planning?

April is National Fair Housing Month, a month that celebrates the passage of the Fair Housing Act in 1968. This law prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, and gender. It’s also a time when we may all consider our homes and the roles they play in our lives.

Finding The Right Home

If you don't really know what you're looking for in a home, how do you find the right one? Careful planning and consideration of your options can help ensure that you will be happy with the one you select.

Three Homeowner Benefits You Can’t Get While Renting

With increasing rent prices, purchasing a home has become an appealing option for many. Here are some benefits of homeownership that renting doesn't provide.

Financial Considerations Before Purchasing Your First Home

The spring home buying season is here. It’s the time of the year that many home buyers start shopping for a new home.

5 Financial Tips for Purchasing a Home This Spring

The spring home buying season is typically one of the busiest times of year to purchase a new home. Here are some tips to help you navigate purchasing a home this spring.

Home Buying Tips: Are You Getting the Credit You Deserve?

If you’re in the market to buy a new or used car, rent an apartment, or apply for a mortgage for a new home, you’re probably hearing or seeing the term “credit score” used often.