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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 track, including helpful resources from Oregon College Savings.

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Fall Home Maintenance Tips

Cleaning leaves out of gutters

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.

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Government Accounts to Open

To make the most of the services offered by the Federal Government and the State of Oregon, it is important to create accounts with the agencies that will best serve you. Let's take a closer look at each of these important government accounts.

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2022 Golf Recap

This year's annual charity golf tournament was a huge success! We raised more than $65,000 for the Rivermark Community Fund, which supports nonprofit housing organizations in the areas we serve.

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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. By following these tips, you can make the most of your student loan debt and get on track for a bright financial future!

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10 Banking Terms You Should Know

Money in the dictionary

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 keep yourself informed is to understand the many terms that are used in the banking world. Here are a few banking terms that everyone should know about.

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Ways to Save Money 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 ways to save money on your energy bill each month!

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How To Plan For Financial Emergencies

Emergency Savings Note

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 through financial foul weather – as long as you PLAN for it.

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Navigating Reduced Income

Crunching numbers on a calculator

Many Americans are facing drastically reduced income due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Some people have lost their jobs, or have reduced work available to them. Below are our tips on surviving on less income.

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Maximize Your Tax Refund

Tax Returns from last year were due in mid-April. So now that you've filed your return, what are some ways to help improve your tax return and refund maximization strategy for next year? In this article, we've outlined several important ways to do exactly that! 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.

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