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How To Plan For Financial Emergencies
Most of us will have to deal with a financial emergency at some point in our lives. They can happen at any time and rarely come with a warning. Whether you have one year or one week to adjust to such monetary upheavals as divorce, medical emergencies, military deployment, or loss of wages, you may be able to sail...
Maximize Your Tax Refund
Are you expecting a tax refund this year? If so, you'll want to make sure you get the most out of it! Everyone wants to get the biggest tax refund possible. The tax laws can change over time, but millions of Americans expect to receive a sizable refund check soon after they file their tax returns for the year.
5 Ways to Save for a Down Payment on a Home
If you don’t have the cash to pay for a home upfront, you’ll likely need to apply for a loan, which means you’ll need to be able to make a down payment. A down payment is the percentage of your home that you pay for upfront. Depending on your current finances, it could take you years to afford the down payment...
Raising Money Smart Kids
An understanding of how money works and how to manage money is one of the most significant gifts you can give your children. One day, we all want our children to be financially savvy adults, but with today's materialistic "spend-everything" culture and attitude, it's increasingly difficult. If you want your...
Tidying Up Your Financial Life
Those looking to tidy up their homes and lives have taken to Marie Kondo and her KonMari method. If you've seen her Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo or read any of her books on the subject, you know she's all about inspiring others to choose joy when they organize. But what about finances? With just a...
KGW Great Food Drive 2022
The 2022 KGW Great Food Drive was an overwhelming success, thanks to the incredible generosity of our community. Rivermark Credit Union, in partnership with KGW, Pacific Office Automation, Safeway, local Toyota Dealers, and many other supporters, helped raise funds and donations to provide over 2 million meals to...
Spring Home Maintenance Checklist
It’s been a long winter. Now is the best time to get your house in order before summer arrives and you're off on some much-needed adventures. Here are some tips to keep your house and property in tip-top shape. Springtime maintenance, here we come!
6 Good Uses for a Personal Loan
Even the most careful of investors and planners can sometimes get caught off guard by life. In those moments, a personal loan can really make a difference. We've compiled six ways a personal loan can be helpful.