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Finances

How to Prepare for Retirement at a Young Age

Planning for retirement doesn’t exactly top the list when you’re young and still figuring out what you want to be when you grow up. It can...

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Lifestyle

6 Ways to Hide Your Cat's Litter Box

Cats make wonderful pets. Whether they are affectionate or aloof, they bring joy and humor to any home. As a member of the family, you love...

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Ruoff Mortgage: Decade in Review

With the start of 2020, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the enormous growth our company has experienced in the past 10 years.

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Finances

The 50/30/20 Budget Rule

Budgeting requires discipline, and everyone budgets (or doesn’t) differently. Many budgets require designating a purpose to every dollar,...

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Lifestyle

Slow Cooker Recipes for a Cold Day

Cold winter days call for comfort foods. Short on time? No worries. Crock-Pot recipes fit into a busy lifestyle -- just set it and forget...

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Finances

What is Credit and Why Do I Need It?

The term “credit” can be defined as money, goods, or services given with the expectation of future repayment. Typically, credit is offered...

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Finances

New Year, New Goals

The start of the year is a great time to make resolutions and set goals. At Ruoff Mortgage, we believe that homeownership is a goal that...

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Homebuying

Why You Should Buy a Home in Winter

While traversing icy roads and trekking through snow banks might not be the most appealing way to find a new home, it could be the...

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Lifestyle

This is the Secret to Making Your New Year’s Resolutions Happen

It’s often been said that the New Year’s Resolution should be called the “January Resolution.” Perhaps this is because so many good...

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2019: A Great Year for Ruoff Mortgage

It's been a busy but rewarding year for Ruoff Mortgage. We've grown, we've succeeded, we've contributed, we've helped, and we've...

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