If you’ve thought about selling your home recently but assumed that you missed the Home Hunting Season – think again. While in the past, the Winter may not have been the best time to sell your home, there are actually a few BIG reasons why selling your home in the Winter is a WIN! Continue reading “Why selling your home in the Winter may be a WIN!”
If you are looking for a simple and easy way to save a few bucks, why not try the 52-week Money Challenge? If you haven’t heard of it before, here’s how it works. Every week you put away the same amount of money as the week of the year. So, week 1 you put away $1, week 2 you put away $2, week 26 is $26, and so on. At the end of the year, you will have saved $1,378. Continue reading “The 52 Week Money Challenge”
Starting your own business can be both an exciting and scary endeavor. Not only will you need passion and perseverance to weather the ups and downs, but you’ll need to be prepared well in advance of putting up that Open Sign if you want to make it in the long run. If you are thinking about starting your own business here’s what you need to know to get started. Continue reading “Starting a business? Here’s what you need to know”
One of the best things about the holiday season is the traditional recipes that have been made year after year and passed down from generation to generation. Here are some of our family favorites here at Litchfield Bancorp. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do. Happy Holiday!
Odds are that your home is the single most valuable investment that you own and the largest line item on your monthly budget. So, it only makes sense that you’d want to make sure it’s protected. What’s surprising is that many homeowners never think twice about their homeowner’s insurance policy, let alone read and understand it. They know how much it costs each year but probably couldn’t tell you what’s covered and the limits. BUT, knowing what is covered and what’s not can make all the difference when disaster strikes. Continue reading “Homeowner’s Insurance 101 – What you need to know”
It’s so easy to get caught up in the joys and wonder of the holidays without realizing just how much you are overspending. Attending holiday parties, going out to eat, shopping for presents, and even traveling to visit relatives and friend all add up much quicker than we realize – and probably budgeted for. So, before you put your finances through the ringer and force yourself to make a New Year’s Resolution to get your spending under control, check out these simple tips to enjoying the holidays without breaking the bank. Continue reading “10 Tips for Surviving Holiday Overspending”
One of the biggest milestones in your life is graduating from college. It’s a symbol of independence and the start of your life as an adult. You’ll be on the hunt for a new job, a possible new place to live (Mom and Dad’s isn’t that bad, right?), and starting to manage your own money, including paying back those student loans. You don’t want to start your finances off on the wrong foot or overextend yourself from the get-go. Continue reading “Money Managing tips for Recent Graduates”
For most people, when they think about having a bank account, they assume that it’s just your basic checking or savings account. However, there are so many options when it comes to depositing money at your local bank. From the traditional checking and savings to CD’s and money market accounts, you can be sure that there is an account to meet all your needs. Continue reading “Where should I keep my money? Not all Accounts are the Same!”
Taking out student loans for college tuition and room and board is commonplace these days. If you recently graduated from college or decided to take a break from classes, be prepared to start paying back those loans 6 months from the time you leave school. While many students don’t pay close attention as those loans accumulate year after year, the lender does, and once you hit that 6-month threshold, expect those payment notices to start rolling in! Continue reading “When should you refinance your student loans?”
In the era of DIY home repair and upgrades, it’s not surprising that homeowners are tackling more and more projects outside of their comfort zone. Not only do they save money (hopefully) but they learn new skills along the way. While there is a long list of home repairs that can easily be tackled by your average homeowner, some complicated tasks should be left to the professionals. Faulty work could lead to bigger problems, safety issues, and your home not being up to the current building code – in addition to costing you more money in the long run. Continue reading “5 Home Repairs you should NEVER do yourself”
