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Enriching the Lives of Homeowners: Unlock Customer Data, Insights

A new Unlock survey shows our home equity agreements helped homeowners improve their finances and adopt healthier financial habits.

If You Can’t Afford Your Mortgage Payment, Don’t Panic. Get Help

Key takeaways: If you’re struggling to make your monthly mortgage payment, don’t panic, but do take action. There are multiple options for you and your...

8 Warm-Weather Home Improvements to Enhance Your Home’s Value

Temperatures are rising. Days are getting longer. Flowers are blooming. As your attention – and time – moves outdoors, you may find summer home-improvement projects...

Estate Planning: Get Your (Financial) House in Order

Key takeaways: All adults should develop a plan to make sure their financial and health decisions are carried out if they are incapacitated – or...

Unlock Technologies Customer Success Story: Chanel

Chanel is proud of her work as a nursing assistant at a major university hospital system. So, the last thing she needed was a broken...

Seven Ways to Consolidate Debt: Which is Right for You?

Debt consolidation can be a confusing term. It really just means combining and downsizing debts so they are easier to repay. In effect, you’re getting...

Last-minute Tax Strategies

If you haven’t filed your taxes yet, you’re not alone. In 2022, NBC analyzed IRS data and found that 43 million – or roughly 30% of taxpayers...

10 Side Hustles to Generate Additional Income

Are you looking to eliminate debt, pay down student loans or save up for a home renovation? Maybe you’d like to build up your emergency...

7 Tips for Spring Cleaning for Your Finances

“Spring cleaning” may conjure up visions of decluttered closets, spotless refrigerators and dust-free baseboards. Just as you may give your home a polishing, spring is...

Homeowner’s Association Fees: Make Sure You Understand the Fine Print

Key Takeaways Homeowner’s Association fees are often misunderstood but can comprise a large — and variable — part of your housing expenses. These fees are...

How to Budget and Save on a Fluctuating Income

Key Takeaways: People who don’t receive regular paychecks can still budget, with some modifications. Trends in business cycles can help set a base for budgeting....

Unlock Technologies Customer Success Story: Theresa

"This company is extraordinary!’ So said Theresa B. about her experience obtaining her Unlock Technologies home equity agreement. The South Carolina resident was looking for...

7 Tips to Prepare for Tax Season

Start preparing now for this year’s April 18th tax filing deadline Estimate your tax obligations in advance so you can develop a plan to pay any...