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10 Tips to Pay Off Student Loans Faster

Americans owe more than $1.4 trillion in student loan debt, and students graduating this year will, on average, face decades of monthly payments. Grappling with such a large amount of debt can be paralyzing, especially for recent graduates whose average starting salary isn’t six-digits. Thankfully, there are...

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...

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,...

Creating a Will

It’s not always an easy thing to think about, but preparing for your end of life will ultimately ensure your property is distributed as you wish, and to the benefit of those you care about most. In this article, we discuss why a will is important and how to create one. While creating a will may not help your personal...

College Savings Tips for All Ages

College can be an incredible next step in your career goals – it can also be really expensive. To prepare yourself and your young ones for the cost of college, it’s important to know what to expect and how to get there securely. Here are a few tips you can use as a parent and student to plan for and save money...

Going to College

Going to college is a huge, life-changing event. All the excitement that comes with preparing applications, getting accepted, and learning which of your friends will be your next-door neighbors can soon give way to anxiety about the costs that come along with a higher education. Rivermark is here to help. Check out...

Sending a Child to College

Sending a child to college can leave you contemplating both an empty nest and an empty wallet. It’s never too early to start planning and saving…but it’s never too late, either. Whether you have several years to plan, or just a couple, Rivermark is your trusted resource during the uncertain financial times ahead....