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Mistakes to Avoid for First-Time Homebuyers
Buying your first home is exciting, but it’s also one of the biggest and most complicated financial decisions you’ll ever make. While it’s fun to pick out paint colors and think about decorating, there are some important steps to take...
Spring Clean Your Finances: Simple Steps to Refresh Your Money Habits
Spring is here! While you’re cleaning your home and getting rid of clutter, don’t forget to give your finances a good spring cleaning too. Here are some helpful steps to get you started.
Defining Community Banking One Volunteer Hour at a Time
From its start in 1872, giving back has come naturally to Lake City Bank. Employees across the bank’s footprint take its core values of Stewardship and Community Service seriously.
Stress Less This Tax Season with Smart Planning
Getting ready for tax season may not be fun, but with some planning, it doesn’t have to be stressful. Here’s how to make things easier this year.
From Education to Empowerment: How a Podcast Builds Stronger Communities
JJ Foster hosts the Our Neutral Voices Financial Podcast, designed to help individuals thrive financially, especially in underserved communities. We talked with JJ about the podcast and the inspiration behind it.
Five Smart Ways to Tackle Holiday Debt and Skip It Next Year
From buying gifts to hosting dinners, the costs of creating holiday memories add up—and sometimes, they leave us with more debt than we’d like. Here are steps you can take to pay down your holiday debt—and tips to help you...
Getting Started with Investing in Four Easy Steps
Investing for the first time can feel confusing, or even a little scary. But if you take time to learn the basics, understand your goals and start small, you’ll be well on your way to building your portfolio.
How to Understand and Improve Your Credit Score
Many people only think about credit scores when it’s time to borrow money. Banks and credit card companies look at your credit score to decide how much to lend you and at what interest rate. However, understanding and improving your...
Small Business Money Management Tips
Most small business owners excel at their craft, but some may find managing finances challenging. If this sounds familiar, check out these money management tips to help your business thrive beyond the grand opening.
Financially Smart Steps to Start the New Year
January often sees New Year’s resolutions fall by the wayside, whether it’s losing weight or cleaning out the junk drawer. Follow the steps below to transform your financial resolutions into lasting habits.
