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Retirement or College: Which Savings Goal Comes First?

By: American Heritage 07.15.23 3 minute read Education

As every parent knows, juggling is part of the job. When it comes to financial matters, though, knowing which ball to keep airborne is not always clear. Case in point: Should you prioritize saving for retirement or for your child's college education? Financial planning is similar to parenting in that the decisions are complex and not always straightforward. While the best choice for you will depend upon your unique situation and needs, a few general considerations can help you create an informed strategy.

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Is Now the Right Time to Buy Out My Auto Lease?

By: American Heritage 07.13.23 3 minute read Auto

These days, the used car market is greased lightning, with prices soaring by 44% over the last five years. As your lease comes to an end, you’ll find yourself at a crossroads: Should you return the car for a different model or buy out your lease to own the car you’ve already got? In this article, we’ll help you determine which route to take.

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How to Use a Secured Credit Card as a Stepping-Stone to Better Credit

By: Kirstin Wilson 07.06.23 3 minute read Product Spotlight Credit

If you’re new to borrowing, your first step is to establish credit. Secured credit cards can be an alternative to unsecured credit cards with the same conveniences. Secured credit cards are designed to help borrowers take positive steps towards financial freedom. The best candidates for secured credit cards are high-risk borrowers, those with damaged or insufficient credit history, those who are just starting out with credit, and those looking to avoid overspending.

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How to Save Your First $1,000

By: Holly Love 06.22.23 3 minute read Savings & Budgeting

There are many reasons why it feels difficult to save money. Economic circumstances, debts, emergencies, or impulse purchases can all wreak havoc on our savings accounts—or prevent us from building our savings in the first place.

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How Debit Cards and Credit Cards are Different

By: American Heritage 06.08.23 3 minute read Credit

On the surface, debit cards and credit cards look alike, with a chip and a magnetic stripe, your financial institution's logo, and the card network (like Visa or Mastercard). They both give you a convenient way to make purchases online and in stores.

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Top 5 Things to do this June Around Philadelphia

By: Nicholas Franks 06.01.23 3 minute read Culture

Days get longer, nights become shorter, and extra time with friends and family is just beginning. As entrepreneur Michael Altshuler once said, “The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” It’s your choice today to be the pilot or a passenger. Thankfully, we’ve made it easy to help you narrow down your options where to land the plane! Check out the top things you can do this June in the greater Philadelphia area.

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What Happens When You Refinance Your Home Loan?

By: American Heritage 05.25.23 3 minute read Home Equity

This could be the right time for you to refinance your home loan. You’ve had the same mortgage for several years now, and you’ve built up home equity. What will happen when you refinance? How do you get this process started, and what does it include? Here’s what you need to know about the process of refinancing your home loan.

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Top 5 Things to do this May in the Greater Philadelphia Area

By: Nicholas Franks 05.11.23 2 minute read Culture

Spring weather is finally here, so now it’s time to hang up that winter jacket that you’ve been telling yourself that you’re going to put away for the last several weeks. Take your allergy medication and head out to meetup with friends you haven’t seen in a while at a local restaurant or a backyard fire. There are many things to do around the Delaware Valley this month and we hope that this list will give you some ideas!

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