12 things you need to be ready to purchase a home
It’s been long enough. You’ve been renting a place or living with a friend or…
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Paying down debt starts with a plan
It can be intimidating as bills mount to feel like you’ll never get ahead of…
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The fundamentals of investment planning
Investing can seem complicated and confusing to many. This can often result in potential investors…
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My parents are aging…do I need a financial power of attorney?
As our parents age, they have to consider what happens to their assets in the…
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How does your garden (or patio or deck or sunroom) grow?
There’s nothing wrong with scrimping and saving for that home improvement project or tractor mower…
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How to build home equity and make it work for you
Your home is your castle, but it also can be turned into a liquid asset…
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Looking at your debt-to-income ratio now can keep you from being ‘house poor’ later
What mortgage payment feels right for you? You can look to your debt-to-income ratio to…
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Why a bank makes a great executor for your estate
Once you’ve decided who your worldly possessions should go to, you need to decide who…
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Should I buy or build?
The hot housing market has raised an excellent question: Should you buy an existing house…
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Mobile app banking: You don’t have to give up safety for convenience
In the Park National Family of Community Banks, a majority of our clients do their…
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What questions should I ask my mortgage lender?
We’re not here to sell you a product. Anyone can do that. We want to…
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8 great reasons to buy a home instead of rent
“This is how much you’re going to pay per month on a mortgage.” Now hold…
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