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The Ultimate Used Car Buying Guide

By: American Heritage 02.26.19 4 minute read Auto

You’ve probably heard that a car is the second-largest purchase the typical American makes after their home, but when comparing the numbers, that’s not really true. It might seem like it, since the median home price in the U.S. was around $240,000 last year, while a new Honda Civic starts at about one-tenth as much. When you look a little deeper, though, you’ll probably only ever own one home at a time, and when you sell it, you’ll get your money back. You might even make a profit on the sale.

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Car Shopping? Here’s Why a Credit Union Should Be Your First Stop

By: American Heritage 02.21.19 3 minute read Auto

Whether you find car buying exciting or nerve-racking, there’s no denying that this process comes with a lot of questions: What will give me the best gas mileage? How much are the maintenance costs? Does this only come in yellow? And most important: How do I avoid overspending?

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First Car 101

By: American Heritage 02.19.19 Auto

Buying a car comes with many decisions, so it’s important to be informed. Here at American Heritage, we’re dedicated to helping you make the best choice possible and helping you attain your dream car.

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Fun Ways to Save Money in Philadelphia This Winter

By: American Heritage 02.15.19 3 minute read Savings & Budgeting

Did you make a resolution to save more money this year? Spending less is great, but it doesn’t mean you have to sit around at home. Philadelphia is full of exciting, inexpensive things to do – even in the middle of winter. Learn how to save money on your next outing with this guide to upcoming events and local favorites.

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Using a Low-Interest Credit Card to Consolidate Debt

By: American Heritage 01.15.19 2 minute read Savings & Budgeting

From festive lights to family get-togethers, the holidays are full of wonderful moments. But they can be quickly followed by something much less merry: a pile of hefty credit card bills. If holiday shopping or other expenses have you weighed down by large, high-interest credit card balances, you don’t have to watch this debt snowball out of control.

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Questions To Ask Your Financial Advisor

By: American Heritage 01.02.19 3 minute read Investing & Retirement

Between paying off student loans to thinking about buying a home, your 20s is a time filled with change, excitement, and yes, lots of financial decisions. With those financial decisions, comes questions like, “Which debt should I pay off first?” or “How do I secure the best mortgage for me, and one that I can afford?” As you deliberate on these various decisions, securing a financial advisor may be a good strategy, one that can help you navigate these big life changes. The first step to getting a financial advisor? Do your homework and ask the right questions. To help you get started, our team has outlined our top 7 questions for a financial advisor below.

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How Much House Can You Afford? 8 Tips to Avoid Becoming House Poor

By: American Heritage 12.10.18 4 minute read Mortgage

Purchasing a home is a big and often stressful decision – especially with housing prices rising almost twice as fast as wages, and a shortage of affordable housing in many areas. And while owning a home may be one of your goals, the last thing you want is purchase your dream home only to discover in a few months or a few years that you can’t afford it, a situation commonly referred to as being “house poor.”

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4 Strategies to Keep Your Information Safe and Organized in the Digital Age

By: American Heritage 12.10.18 2 minute read Security

At the core of American Heritage’s mission is the commitment to enhance the lives of our members by building trusted relationships. One of the ways we do this is by educating our members on financial news and other potential factors that may impact their financial health. That’s why we’ve focused the following blog on the very timely news regarding the state of financial security in today’s digital age, along with a few recommended strategies on how our members can keep their information safe.

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Debit Cards vs. Cash

By: American Heritage 12.09.18 2 minute read Credit

When you check out at the store, there are usually lots of ways to pay: debit, credit, cash, or even check. For most people, paying by check is too much hassle, and paying by credit card will add to your monthly bill. That leaves cash and your debit card. So, which is right for you?

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