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52 Eco-Friendly Tips to Improve Your Finances

By: American Heritage 03.25.24 4 minute read

Earth Day is celebrated by billions of people around the globe each year on April 22nd. In honor of this year’s theme, “Invest in Our Planet,” we’ve compiled a list of 52 eco-friendly ways you can help the planet every week. These Earth Day ideas can help you conserve water and energy, reduce your carbon footprint, and improve the environment for future generations—plus, they’ll help you save money while you make a positive impact!

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10 Facts About Gold for Saint Patrick’s Day

By: American Heritage 03.14.24 3 minute read

This Saint Patrick’s Day, you might be hoping to find your very own pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. Maybe you’re wondering how gold got to be such a hot commodity in the first place. In this post, we’ll share 10 fascinating facts about this most famous of precious metals, including some tips for those who are curious about gold as an investment.

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IRAs: Understanding Retirement Saving Options

By: American Heritage 02.22.24 4 minute read

Retirement is the long-awaited reward after a life of hard work—a time to devote to yourself, your loved ones, and your dreams. An individual retirement account can be an essential tool in your retirement savings strategy, helping ensure your finances can support you throughout your golden years.

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7 Ways to Make Homebuying Easier

By: American Heritage 02.01.24 3 minute read

Without the right support and preparation, buying a home can feel a lot like putting together a puzzle with only half of the pieces: time-consuming and frustrating. From house-hunting to closing, the homebuying process takes 4 to 6 months on average and involves multiple moving parts, so it’s no surprise that many homebuyers find it overwhelming.

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Are Hard Times Pushing You to Make These 6 Credit Card Mistakes?

By: American Heritage 12.14.23 4 minute read

Economic downturns, looming recessions, and rising inflation can shake your financial stability. In these times, credit cards can seem like an immediate solution, but leaning too heavily on them might set you up for future pitfalls. When it’s time to batten down your financial hatches, making wise choices regarding credit card use is more important than ever.

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Build Your Savings with Certificates

By: American Heritage 12.07.23 5 minute read

Want your savings to earn more than they would in a traditional savings account, without taking on risk? Then you may want to look into opening a certificate. If you do your banking at a credit union, you may also know them as share certificates, or as certificates of deposit (CDs) at a bank.

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