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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...

Hunger strikes sometimes at the most inconvenient times, like 3 pm while you’re scrambling to meet a deadline at work. Instead of hitting...

Everyone loves taking vacations, even if they're far and few between. What's not so fun is trying to get all of your family's clothes into...

With the current housing market going strong, shopping for a new pad has become a bit of a challenge. Yes, homeowners are able to sell at...

Is it time to start thinking about retirement? Yes. In fact, the sooner you start planning your retirement, the easier and more “automatic”...

How old do you want to be when you buy your first home? Depending on where you live, statistics say you may be well past retirement until...

On the shores of Lake Michigan, St. Joseph boasts sandy beaches, breathtaking lighthouses, and a great group of loan officers who are...

You’ve likely heard the term “curb appeal.” Contrary to those HGTV shows, you don’t have to invest thousands of dollars in time-consuming...