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A History of Women’s Home Ownership
March is Women’s History Month. Have you ever considered how you or your significant other would feel if she couldn’t buy a home because she wasn’t married? Throughout history, women have worked to achieve financial equality, including the right to buy a home.
Healthcare Feature: Megan McKiver, owner of Restoration Room
This month we are featuring Megan McKiver, owner of Restoration Room, who opened her practice in January with the drive to provide a more holistic approach to skincare and wellness. Restoration room focuses on lifestyle, nutrition, mental wellness, cellular health, and minimally invasive aesthetic skin treatments to help clients reach their skin goals.
Meet Marie Guffey, Director of Loan Administration
Core Bank is proud to celebrate Women’s History Month and feature Women in Leadership at Core Bank throughout the month. Marie Guffey is the Director of Loan Administration and has been at Core Bank since July 2021.
Women’s History Month: Women in Finance
March is Women’s History Month and it’s significant to reflect on the many important contributions women have made to society, including in finance. Women’s contributions and accomplishments have largely been overlooked and consequently omitted from mainstream culture. This month’s observance had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 originally called “Women’s History Week.” Then in 1987, after Congress continued to pass resolutions, the President proclaimed March “Women’s History Month.” Many events over the past half-century have helped to expand the financial rights of U.S. women along with courageous women who persisted to make positive changes for their communities.
First-Time Home Buyers Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) Grant
Envisioning your dream home is easy, but figuring out how to finance it is usually what keeps it from coming true. Here is some good news – the FHLB Grant program can help you achieve homeownership. First-time homebuyers (or anyone who has not owned a home in the past 3 years) can be eligible to receive up to $7,500 in grant money to cover down payment and closing costs through Core Bank.
Find Your Pot O’ Gold and Claim Your Refund
Together with Innovation Refunds, we’re helping business owners, like you, claim their payroll tax refund. You can find out if you qualify at no cost to you.
Changing Seasons: Moving into a Smaller Home
Maybe you or someone you know is considering making a positive change in life with thoughts of retirement. If you are a homeowner, you may be approaching the stage in life to either downsize or move to a completely different location.
Say “I Do” to Your Wedding Budget Before Walking Down the Aisle
If you are planning a wedding, you’ll have to remember that the wedding is about your marriage and not spending over your budget so that you are paying for it for years after your celebration. It would also be better to invest in your housing future by setting aside the extra money you would’ve spent toward the wedding.
Skills Gap Assessments
The gap between the skills that employees currently have and the skills they need to be proficient at their jobs are called skills gaps. As leaders, it is our responsibility to identify these gaps and to approach skills gap assessments and training from a position of positivity.
Tailoring Product Solutions for Businesses
Core Bank understands each company is unique, from the small business to a large corporation, we tailor product solutions to fit your needs. When looking for a financial institution (FI) for your business, you should consider the following questions.
The articles in this blog are for informational purposes only and not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations. When making decisions about your financial situation, consult a financial professional for advice. Articles are not regularly updated, and information may become outdated.
