Consumer Tips

Consumer Tips is a monthly financial column that is provided as a free public service by the Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers. The timely topics run the gamut from promoting financial literacy in your community, to protecting against home improvement scams, to tips on how to get out of debt.

Improving Your Credit Score June 2008

Are Extra Mortgage Payments an Option? May 2008

Understanding Your Checking Account April 2008

What's Your Financial Vocabulary IQ? March 2008

What the Subprime Lending Crisis Means to You February 2008

Note: These tips are intended to provide accurate, yet general consumer information. They are not intended to provide legal, accounting or other professional services. Please contact a professional service provider for specific questions.