Archive - July 2020

  Thinking about getting a car? The average car payment in Ohio is $335 for used cars and $535 for new cars. This falls a little below the national average, which is $554 for new and $391 for used cars. By far the most common loans are 72-month term auto loans. Average car payments have been increasing over the past several years, with 2018 and 2019 consecutively reaching record highs. A contributing cause to this trend is that more and more Americans are purchasing more expensive cars,...
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While struggling with debt isn’t uncommon, getting out of it as soon as possible is important. Student loans, car loans, credit cards and other payments can lead to your pile of debt getting bigger and bigger. So, what steps should you take if you are in debt? Keep reading to find out.  1. Clean Out Your House & Sell What You Don’t Use  Start small and simply sell the things you don’t need. You’d be surprised how many things you...
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  Looking to buy your first home in Cleveland? Whether your looking to live in the city, like Tremont or Downtown, or whether you’re more interested in the suburbs such as Shaker Heights, the steps to buying a Cleveland home are pretty similar. We know how overwhelming it can be to be a first-time homebuyer. That’s why we put together this guide with some helpful tips for buying your first home and securing a mortgage in Cleveland, Ohio. Save Money The first step for...
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Whether you’ve been working from home for a while or just recently started, getting a refresher on staying safe online is always a good idea. Working remotely comes with being at risk for a cyber-attack, which can be dangerous for your private work data. Read these online security tips to ensure you’re doing what you can to keep cybercriminals away.  Keep Your Work Covered  It’s always nice to change up the scenery...
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