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Posted December 30, 2020 | Topics: Newsletters
Posted December 22, 2020 | Topics: Community, Pocket Change
During this time of year, many individuals and families want to volunteer, donate gifts, or weave the importance of giving into their holiday traditions. We’ve had to give up a lot in the name of stopping the spread of coronavirus, but one thing you don’t need to give up right now is volunteering and giving back to our communities.
Posted December 15, 2020 | Topics: Home Financing & Renovation, Mortgage
With the holiday season in full swing, there are many items on your to do list and it may seem counterintuitive to add a big ticket item to that list. But if you’re thinking you may want to make a move, now may be the time to add finding your dream home to your list. Check out these four reasons why December may be the time to purchase your next house.
Posted December 2, 2020 | Topics: Savings Tips, Wallet Wisdom
You’ve made a budget. You’ve stuck to your budget. And you’ve finally managed to have money left over at the end of every month. Congratulations! Now comes the tricky part: what to do with that extra cash?
Posted November 25, 2020 | Topics: Newsletters
Attention: All LMCU locations will be closed December 24 (at 1 p.m.), December 25, December 31 (at 5 p.m.), and January 1.
Posted November 18, 2020 | Topics: Home Financing & Renovation, Wallet Wisdom
Imagine this: You finally make the exciting leap to start house hunting. You meet up with your realtor, see a few houses in the perfect location… and then you quickly realize there’s an inventory shortage; houses are priced far higher than you imagined and people are getting into bidding wars on houses in your dream neighborhood.
Posted November 5, 2020 | Topics: Community, Pocket Change, Education
If this seems crazy, you may be surprised to learn a typical Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people in 2019 was just shy of $49.* The beauty of this meal is that while it seems rich and extravagant, the ingredients are simple, hearty, and easily feed a crowd.
If the task of hosting falls to you this year, sticking to the menu below will keep your budget on track.
Posted November 4, 2020 | Topics: Community
Posted October 20, 2020 | Topics: Savings Tips, Wallet Wisdom, Pocket Change
Soon Halloween will arrive and, days after, retail stores will immediately change displays and advertising over to winter holidays. The average consumer spends around $1,000 during the holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation. Perhaps COVID-19 has changed your financial situation this year. Now is a great time for families to think about saving up before the winter holidays.
Posted October 14, 2020 | Topics: Wallet Wisdom, Mortgage
How much should I put down on my new home? Can it impact my chances of getting a loan? How does my down payment affect my mortgage payment? If you’re buying a new home, you probably have questions about the down payment. Here are three things to know before deciding how much to put down.
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