Are you thinking about taking that big step toward homeownership in New Mexico? Building equity, reaping tax benefits, setting down roots in a community, and customizing a home to your own tastes are just a few of the advantages of owning a home. In this Guide to Buying a Home for Young Adults & First-Time Homebuyers, we’ll provide you with … Continue reading →
If you’re feeling more financial stress than usual, you’re not alone. Gasoline prices have been fluctuating on the higher side and inflation is still wreaking havoc with household budgets. However, there are steps you can take to identify your primary stressors and plan to overcome them. In this article, we’ll offer 12 tips for how to deal with financial stress. … Continue reading →
Whether you’ve been together a few months or several decades, keeping the spark alive in your relationship takes work. But spending on regular date nights can quickly add up. Before you think about putting your next evening out on your credit card or worrying about your personal finances, check out some of the more affordable date ideas that could help … Continue reading →
With high gas prices and “runaway” airfare costs this summer, you might choose to stay closer to home to make your money stretch further. Residents of New Mexico are fortunate enough to be able to experience a wide variety of landscapes and climates within a few hours’ drive, from cool mountainscapes and rolling meadows to arid, rocky deserts. Keeping your … Continue reading →
Sending a child to college is a large financial expense for many families. As with many big expenses, getting a head start on saving will make it easier when the time comes to pay that first tuition bill. In this article, we’ll cover some options for New Mexico families to save for and finance a child’s education, including our LOV … Continue reading →
5 Tips to Jump-Start Your Savings Plan In partnership with GreenPath Financial Wellness It’s human nature. We’re all wired to meet our immediate wants, whether it’s indulging in a tempting bowl of ice cream, spending more time than we planned scrolling through social media, or treating ourselves to an impulse purchase. Unplanned expenses or emergencies are other common life … Continue reading →
There is the classic guide for expectant parents, What To Expect When You’re Expecting, and then there is our guide for what to expect financially when new parenthood is on the horizon. Keep reading to learn the financial steps every new parent should take before and after the baby is born. What To Do BEFORE the Baby Whether you’re already … Continue reading →
Financial institutions offer a variety of deposit products, one of which is the savings account. Unlike most checking options, savings accounts have a limit of six withdrawals per statement cycle as mandated by federal regulations. This means that you have to be careful when managing your transfers, or you could end up with fees or even have the account converted … Continue reading →
