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Helpful College Savings Tips and Tools
As the cost of college tuition continues to rise, it's more important than ever for parents to start saving for their child's education early. But with so many different college savings options out there, it can be hard to know where to start. Here are a few helpful tips and resources to get you on the right...
10 Fall Home Maintenance Tips
As winter approaches, there are some things you can do on the inside and outside of your home to protect your investment, save money, and keep your family comfortable. Best of all, these ten tips are quick and easy to complete on your own or with a professional.
2022 Rivermark Golf Tournament Recap
The Rivermark Community Fund hosted its annual golf tournament on Friday, August 19th, 2022. The day was filled with golf, laughter, and charitable giving. We had a fantastic turnout and a wonderful time. More than $65,000 was raised for the Rivermark Community Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation!
Student Loan Best Practices
Student loan debt can be a huge burden for people, both young and young-at-heart. The good news is that there are steps you can take to make the most of your loans and minimize your payments. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the best practices for student loans. We will cover topics such as consolidation,...
10 Banking Terms You Should Know
When it comes to banking, it’s important to understand what’s going on. You’ll want to know all the information available concerning your money in order to make the most well-informed decisions. There are many ways that you can become better educated on the banking process, and perhaps one of the best ways to...
Quick Tips to Pay Down Debt
Getting rid of your consumer debt is an excellent way to increase your credit score, relieve financial stress, and place yourself in a position to succeed financially in the future. However, it can also be a challenge to do so with rising costs, a shortage of funds, and sometimes overwhelming interest costs. It...
10 Ways to Save on Your Energy Bill
The warm weather months are coming up, and that means one thing: it's time to start figuring out how you can save money on your energy bill. With the summer months being notoriously expensive for cooling bills, there are many ways to cut down on utility costs without sacrificing comfort or convenience. Here are ten...
Navigating Reduced Income
Many Americans have face drastically reduced income at some point or another. Some people have lost their jobs, or have reduced work available to them. Below are our tips on surviving on less income.