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5 Must Have Checking Features

Whether you’re on the hunt for good checking accounts with the best features and benefits, or you’re just browsing and keeping your options open, you can always find new ways to better manage your finances. When searching for a checking account, you’ll notice each financial institution offers varying features and benefits. How do you figure out which are best for your needs? Rest assured, we’ll discuss the best features you should consider when searching for good checking accounts.

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5 Tips for Making the Most of Your Home Equity Loan

If you own a home and have been paying it off for a while, you probably have acquired some home equity. If you’re unfamiliar with what home equity is, it’s simply the difference between your home’s value and the outstanding balance on your mortgage. The resulting number can be used for a variety of things when you get a home equity loan.

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Beware of Coronavirus Scams

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Scammers are capitalizing on the coronavirus outbreak by targeting businesses and consumers through various schemes. There has been a marked uptick in fraud attempts to take advantage of this situation. Please remain as vigilant on the internet as you are washing your hands. The following steps will help you all stay safe.

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Fun Family Activities for When You're Stuck Indoors

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When your family has to stay inside for days, weeks, or even longer periods of time—boredom can set in quickly. It might be tempting to let your kids spend hours in front of a screen, but many experts recommend limiting their screen time. If you're looking to mix things up, consider these fun and creative activities that the entire family will enjoy.

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Great Food Drive 2020

Great Food Drive

Rivermark is a proud sponsor of the KGW Great Food Drive for the 4th consecutive year. Since our involvement starting in 2017, over 6.7 million pounds of food has been donated; providing over 5,600,000 meals to local families. Help us collect one million pounds of food by the end of March. Donate cash or non-perishable food at our branches through the end of March or make a donation online.

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Do I Have Enough Money to Buy a House?

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Since we always want you to feel comfortable asking questions about home loans and the costs you’ll need to be aware of when buying your house, we put together this blog post to help you answer some of the questions you might be asking.

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Benefits of Banking at Rivermark

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Rivermark has been around for more than seven decades, so we won’t leave you at the drop of a dime. And we know … we look good for our age. But our best feature? Everything we have to offer. Here are some of the top benefits of banking at one of our credit unions in the northwest.

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Should I Choose a HELOC or Home Equity Loan?

Home Equity or HELOC?

When it comes to debt or large expenses, there are a lot of options. If you own your home, you may be able to utilize the equity in your home to access funds. Knowing the difference between a Home Equity Line of Credit and a Home Equity Loan can play an important role in making a good financial decision.

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10 Ways to Boost Your Home's Resale Value

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With housing values on the rise in many areas, you may be thinking about selling or updating your own property. Whether you're planning on entering the real estate market or you simply want to make your personal space more functional and enjoyable for you, here are some things you can do to improve the value of your home.

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