How often do you use your credit card? Using it a responsible amount can improve your credit score, but not being able to pay it off can hurt your score fast. This can be a big pitfall for certain people. Credit cards give you a…

Jeff has been with the Shore Family for 17 years. He has sharpened his skills through working with referred clients and spending a number of years in our wholesale lending division. Jeff understands the nuances of the business and grasps the essence of a client’s…

Everyone knows the old saying “talk is cheap”. Well guess what? It’s not. These days, communication is one of our most expensive bills. You have bills for the internet, landline service, cell phone service, and internet package on your cell phone. All of these bills…

A lot of people will claim that using a budget and being frugal will make you rich. Being frugal is a great way to increase your savings, reduce debt, and pad your emergency fund, but by simply
tweaking your spending budget will not make you wealthy.…

Being a good neighbor and community member really should be second nature for most people. For all of those teachers, firefighters, law enforcement officers, and emergency medical workers who are upstanding members of the community, do they get rewarded for their kindness? They do get…

How many times have you had unexpected things happen to you? Big unexpected events can really affect you financially, such as a serious injury or losing your job. As scary as it might be to think about, be sure you have something to fall back…