Money Smarts Blog
Pre-Approved vs. Pre-Qualified: Why It Matters More Than You Think
Mar 10, 2026 Kraig Sleaford, Mortgage Loan Officer
What Can You Actually Afford? A No-Stress Way to Find Your Number
Feb 24, 2026 By Josie Comeaux , Loan Officer II and current house hunter
5 Money Moves to Make Before You Start House Shopping
Feb 24, 2026 By Heather Waffle, Regional Director, Retail Delivery and recent homebuyer
When Good Weather Goes Bad: A Quick Readiness Check
Feb 20, 2026 By Kelsi Rotz, Insurance Sales Agent
The Cost of Divorce: Let’s Talk Dollars, Sense, and Next Steps
Feb 3, 2026 By Sarah Mason, Branch Manager
Your Insurance Went Up? You’ve Got Options
Jan 20, 2026 By Penny Ainslie, Insurance Renewal Specialist
Scholarship Essays: What We Love, What We Skip, and How AI Really Fits In
Jan 13, 2026 By Madison Graham, IHMVCU Cash for Class Scholarship reviewer
Cosigning a Loan: A Kind Gesture or a Financial Plot Twist?
Dec 22, 2025 By Julie Hintz, Financial Coach
New Year, New Money Moves: Get Your Finances in Shape for 2026
Nov 26, 2025 By Mickayla Biagini, Financial Coach