Financial Education
A Little Prep Work Goes A Long Way
With the promise of Spring on the horizon also comes the deadline for filing your annual tax return and income tax payment. A lot of people get overwhelmed when it comes time for tax season, but a little proactive preparation can help make things a little less stressful. A good starting point is to be…
Read MoreSave a Little, Earn a Lot
As we begin a new year and think about efficient ways to manage our finances for the upcoming months by doing things like creating a budget, it’s equally important to think about long-term money goals as well. There are certain bigger ticket items that you may want to purchase throughout your lifetime, some planned, others…
Read MoreStart the New Year by Implementing Effective Money Habits
We know, you hear it at the start of every year. Practice good money habits to help build a successful future, but, its true! If you start the year off with a plan for your finances, you are more likely to see positive end results. 1.Create a budgetDeveloping a budget for the year or on…
Read MoreFive Ways to Earn More Money in 2021
For a lot of people, the holidays can be an expensive time of the year. This is in addition to some of the bills that can accumulate and be due at years end. Most people look to start the New Year with resolutions to help keep them on a successful track for 12 months. One…
Read MoreAvoid Holiday Shopping Scams This Year
Every year around the holidays we like to provide our members with some help to avoid online shopping scams. This year is no different, especially with the uptick in COVID-related fraud. As is with every year, scammers are becoming even more advanced in their techniques to try and fool you into divulging personal information. Since…
Read MoreThere Are Options When It Comes to Paying for College
With the start of school, one thing that can weigh on students’ minds is the financial responsibility that comes with attending college. The financial section in the October issue of Amjambo Africa highlights the topic of education. Forest Avenue’s Branch Manager Jen Smith and Branch Supervisor Honorine Uwishema discuss all of the different way’s students…
Read MoreDo it All From Home
If we can say one thing with confidence, it’s that 2020 has given new meaning to the term “homebody.” What once used to be the space where we would hang our hat at the end of our day has become so much more. No one knew just how much time we would be spending at…
Read MoreRefinance Your Home with cPort
Mortgage rates continue to remain a hot topic of conversation. According to The Mortgage Report, a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage was 2.875% at the end of the first week of September. Over the past few months, we have continued to see rates stay at or near all-time lows. Many experts say, if your mortgage rate is…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know Before You Buy a Home
Finding a financial institution that is a good match for you is an essential part of the home buying process. At cPort, our mortgage team is happy to help you find a loan that will meet your needs, and ensure that you have a smooth application process, from pre-qualification through closing. It doesn’t matter if…
Read MorecPort CEO featured in July issue of Amjambo Africa’s Financial Literacy Column
After 16 years of serving the New Mainer community, cPort’s President & CEO Gene Ardito has gained a deep understanding of the financial challenges that can come with establishing residency in a new country. He recently contributed an article to the July issue of Amjambo Africa, discussing how opening an account at a financial institution…
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