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Underwriting! How’s that for a big, portentous word that may or may not mean what you think? If you’re still in the dark on this one, don’t...

Summer is upon us. That means warmer nights will linger and you can make the most of them with outdoor parties, no matter how informal or...

Welcome to the newest chapter of the Ruoff Mortgage story! We are excited to share our new, modernized look with you as well as our brand...

Parenting is an adventure. We spend the first three years trying to keep baby from putting things in their mouth. Ironically, it’s what you...

These days, it's nearly impossible to spend a day without technology. Our phones seem glued to our palms. We binge-watch Netflix from the...

Who needs to spend a fortune on outdoor furniture when you can create your own, at a fraction of the cost? If you don’t mind putting in the...

Depending on your perspective, these could be the best of times or the worst of times to be house-hunting. Listings are selling fast and...

The walls of the nursery are the perfect color, and you’ve hung the cutest décor. Better yet, you’ve finally selected where to register...

Making a choice on behalf of someone else is a huge responsibility. If you have children or other dependents in your charge, selecting a...

Budgeting does not have to be difficult and stressful, it can be fun and incredibly rewarding and you may end up having more money than you...