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The Best Time of Year to Purchase a Home, Car, and More

By: John Lutz 12.31.25 5 minute read

With the new year approaching, you may have your eyes set towards your goals for the upcoming year. Perhaps you’re hoping to buy a new home, or the next car for your family. Or maybe this will be the year you buy your partner the engagement ring they deserve. The truth is, no matter what your major purchases will be in the months ahead, there are certain times of the year where it’s better to buy these items than others.

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4 Simple, DIY Crafts for the Whole Family This Holiday Season

By: John Lutz 12.18.25 4 minute read

With all the shopping, cooking, and excitement of the holiday season, it’s a little too easy to lose some of the real meaning behind the winter holidays. This time of year is truly about spending time with family and friends. If you’re looking for ways to find that quality time with loved ones, simple do-it-yourself (DIY) crafts are a perfect way to find that time without having to spend a lot of money.

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8 Ways to Save on Your Thanksgiving Dinner This Year

By: John Lutz 11.13.25 5 minute read

While there’s a lot to be thankful for with the Thanksgiving holiday, one item that may not be so appreciative is your wallet. Between the meal itself, travel, decorations, and more, it may feel like the taps, swipes, and purchases never stop. However, with the proper budget and strategy in place, you can pull off a successful Thanksgiving that won’t empty your bank account.

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What is Tokenization, and Should I Be Using It?

By: John Lutz 11.06.25 3 minute read

Are you familiar with tokenization? As digital wallets and mobile payments have gotten more popular over the years, hackers have found more ways to steal your information. Tokenization is a process that combats fraud and protects your personal and payment information.

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Your Guide to First-Time Homebuyer Programs

By: John Lutz 09.18.25 4 minute read

Buying a home is undoubtedly one of the largest, if not the largest, purchases you will make in your lifetime. With such weight on finding and buying a home, it’s typical to be nervous about homebuying or to not even know where to start.

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