In 2021, scams targeting the elderly resulted in $77 million dollars lost in Pennsylvania alone. Thankfully, you can avoid becoming a victim and help loved ones reduce their risk by learning more about the most common elder fraud scams and their warning signs.

Annual home repair costs can really add up. Whether you are a new or longtime homeowner, building repairs and maintenance costs into your financial plan is a must to prevent nasty surprises from derailing your budget.

So, you’ve been scrolling through Zillow, favoriting houses you want to tour. But before you contact a realtor to request a showing, there’s a big question you need to ask yourself. Are your finances mortgage ready?

Whether you’re looking for your first home or your next home, you’ll need to review your finances and your homebuying timeline. Here are five steps you can take now to ensure you’re mortgage ready when the time comes to get pre-approved and start putting in offers.

Shopping for and buying a home can be a long, confusing process—even for someone who has done it before. Many first-time buyers often feel lost at some point during the process and if they don’t have an expert they can trust with questions, they’re at risk of making decisions that end up costing them more money than needed or disrupting their budget.

One of the first steps towards #adulting is having checking and savings accounts in your own name. These accounts allow you to save and spend your money, pay bills, and more. Unlike your piggy bank, both accounts require you to take a more active role in managing and budgeting your money to help you achieve your financial goals.

Let’s take a closer look at the basics of checking and savings so you feel prepared to make some smart financial choices of your own.