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The Basics of VA Loans: What Every Veteran Should Know

At Citizens First Bank, we understand that homeownership is an important milestone, and for veterans and service members, a VA loan is an excellent opportunity to make that dream a reality. Thanks to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), veterans, active-duty service members, and their families can benefit from a unique mortgage program that […]

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Expenses to Expect After Purchasing a Home

Being prepared to handle these additional costs can create less stress and allow you to be more financially prepared for the future.

Five Common Money Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)

Whether you’ve just started managing your money or you’ve been doing this for a while, here are some money mistakes you could be making. Some mistakes are an easy fix while some others will take more time and work. Here are five common money mistakes you might be making and how to fix them.

Tips for Starting to Invest at Any Age

How you save and invest for your future will dictate how comfortably you’ll live after you’re done with your working years. Here are some tips on how to accumulate wealth over the long haul.

Good Debt vs. Bad Debt

Learning to distinguish between good and bad debt can be simple. Good debts are low-interest debts that help you to achieve your financial goals. These, however, can pile up easily and turn into bad debts. Bad debts are expensive, high-interest debts that are detrimental to your financial situation when spent on items that lose their value quickly. Here are a few common loans and debts to consider:

Tips on How to Save Money on Your Electric Bill

Getting your monthly electric bill can be disheartening, especially when you are not sure where it all went. Since electricity is a necessity that cannot be avoided, one must figure out a way to keep the cost down. Here are a few habits to pick up that can help you live contently and keep your electric costs down.

4 Debit and Credit Card Hacks

Even if you have a strict budget, you need to eat, pay rent, fill your vehicle with gas, and hopefully, you have enough to spend a little on recreational shopping. Here are a few smart spending tips that can help you capitalize your everyday spending with cards that you already own.

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Expenses to Expect After Purchasing a Home

Five Common Money Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)

Tips for Starting to Invest at Any Age

Good Debt vs. Bad Debt

Tips on How to Save Money on Your Electric Bill

4 Debit and Credit Card Hacks