There are so many questions to answer, so many papers requiring a signature, and so many dollar signs. For first-time homebuyers, the process of securing a mortgage can be an intimidating one--not just because it’s a step toward the largest purchase of their lives, but also because it involv… More >>

They’ve used it to pay for college tuition or medical expenses, to cover a big-ticket purchase, or just to have a financial safety net in place. And over the past year when many have been hesitant to travel, lots of people in Central Illinois and elsewhere have used the equity in their homes… More >>

Did you know that if you spend all day in the sun, you should have used your whole bottle of sunscreen by the end of the day? Most people do not apply enough sunscreen to keep them safe. More >>

Choosing the right college is a tough decision. Here are 6 tips designed to make it a little easier.  More >>

New graduates who understand their skillset, interests and values can better identify ways to merge them with their degree and chosen profession. More >>

Open lines of communication between parents and college students can improve everyone’s chances of a successful transition. More >>

There are many free scholarship search engines, but students and parents should be leery of any that require you to pay.  More >>

Choosing a college is hard. Deciding how you see yourself fitting in on campus can help lead you to the right institution.  More >>