Financial Education

Helpful, easy-to-understand articles to guide your financial wellness journey at every stage.

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Buying a Home as a Couple

One of the biggest decisions that come with applying for a home loan is whether or not to make the purchase with your spouse or partner. For some couples, this is a no-brainer.

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Mortgage & Home Loans
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First-Time Auto Buyer Quick Guide

3Rivers is here to help first-time car buyers prepare for, pay for, and maintain their new set of wheels. We make sense of the sometimes hard-to-understand financial aspects and provide you with the tools that let you do your car shopping and buying where, when, and how you want to. So, what are you waiting for? Your next adventure starts here!

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Auto Loans
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Costs of Buying a Car

3Rivers is here to help you in your preparation, we have outlined six major expenses that occur in the car buying (and owning) process. Some are obvious, whereas others you may not have considered. Taking all of these into consideration will save you time, money, and stress in the long run!

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Personal Finance Auto Loans

Understanding Your Credit Score & Report

At 3Rivers, we believe establishing a good credit history is important to your future borrowing ability. Your first car loan is often your first credit obligation, so handling it properly is essential. On-time payments are vital to a good credit rating and future loans from the lender. Even one late payment appearing on your credit report can have a major negative impact on your credit score.

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What to Know About the Latest Round of Stimulus Payments

The first round of the latest stimulus payments were sent on March 12, 2021, and are now displaying as a pending direct deposit in many Americans’ bank accounts. At this time, it appears that most of the pending funds are set to be cleared by the US Department of Treasury and officially be made available on Wednesday, March 17. Please note that financial institutions are unable to post those funds until the date set by the Treasury.

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Personal Finance
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A Voice for the Good: Crosswinds Counseling

This article features Crosswinds Counseling—a local non-profit on a mission to “to bring hope to individuals, families, couples, and struggling teens. [Their] goal is to help [those in our community] find the solutions needed to reclaim, restore and rebuild.” Crosswinds provides several counseling programs and resources to individuals and families, both in-person and online.

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Community Engagement & Impact
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Our Youth & College Support Team Helps Students, Families in Their Financial Wellness Journeys

The 3Rivers Youth & College Support Team is here to support our members and our community in exploring their best options when it comes to continuing education, career paths, and anything else that may crop up along the way. We’re passionate about being a part of your life’s journey and supporting you through each step and milestone.

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Student Loans College & Trade School Preparation