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Perspectives: Alex Rodriguez on Generational Wealth in the Latinx Community Business Spotlight: STEMulate the World Take Control of Your Finances: Part One How Much Do Backyard Renovations Cost? 4 Ways Treasury Management Can Help Your Business Perspectives: Kendall Garrison on Austin’s Mid-Year Housing Data Don't Get Hit by an Account Takeover Amplify Credit Union Receives Bank On Certification How to Improve Your Credit Score to Buy a House Home Equity Loan Process A Beginner’s Guide to Merchant Services Hard Money Loans: Use At Your Own Risk Amplify Credit Union Announces Fee-Free Commercial Banking 6 Reasons Why Interest Only Mortgages are Complicated Best Kind of Bank for Startups 6 Reasons to Accept Payments Online as a Small Business How to Manage Finances as a Freelancer How to Protect Your Business Bank Account How to Set Up Banking for Freelancers What is Green Insurance, and Do You Need It? What You Need to Know: Construction Business Loans Business Banking vs Commercial Banking Child Identity Theft: What It Is and How to Prevent It Managing Cash Flow as a Freelancer Day in the Life: Mortgage Loan Officer What is a Good Mortgage Rate? Personal Loan Uses: Leveraging Your Debt 5 Questions Every Small Business Should Ask Their Bank Shell Office Commercial Loans How to Open Your Small Business Bank Account About to Close on a Mortgage? Avoid These 8 Mistakes! 5 Ways to Calculate Your Mortgage Budget What Is a Roth IRA? 5 Best Features for A Small Business Bank Account 12 Questions Before Applying for a HELOC 'Broom Clean' Condition: What to Clean Before You Move Home Improvement Loans: What You Need to Know 7 Ways to Build an Emergency Fund What Are Check Scams? 10 Questions to Ask Before Opening a Small Business Bank Account When Is the Right Time to Get a HELOC? Local Mortgage Lenders vs Big Banks How to Fix Your Credit to Buy a House The Rise of Online Romance Scams and How to Stay Safe 12 Holiday Scams to Avoid This Year Commercial Real Estate Loans for Medical Buildings Buying a Home in Texas: What You Need to Know Managing Money: How to Do It and Why It Matters Top 10 Mortgage Myths Getting a HELOC: When, How, and If You Should 4 Ways to Get Out of Debt What Can Lower Your Credit Score? How Amplify Made One Builder’s Affordable Housing Dream a Reality Credit Card Debt: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Get Out How to Become a Homeowner in 5 Years How to Use Compound Interest to Your Advantage How to Prep for a Recession Banking 101: How to Read A Check How to Protect Yourself Against Social Security Scams What Do Crypto Scams Look Like? 7 Reasons to Open a Business Bank Account Smash and Grab: What to Do When Your Purse or Wallet Is Stolen Talking About Money Could Be Your Next Big Financial Move Your (Practical) Home Maintenance Checklist The Outdoor Maintenance Checklist Every Homeowner Needs How to Repair Your Own Credit How and When to Go Full-Time Freelance Do Interest-Free Loans Save Money? How to Refinance an Auto Loan Preparing Your Budget for a Disaster 5 Reasons to Get Pre-Approved for a Car Loan Service Dog Costs 101: How to Budget for a Canine Companion Here's How Gap Insurance Works What's the Difference Between a Mortgage Broker and a Loan Officer? 12 Organizations That Will Help You Pay Your Medical Bills What is a Cash Out Refinance, and How Does a Refinance Work in Texas? Guide to Homeownership: Creative Mortgage Refinancing Car Payments: How to Fit It Into Your Budget Amplify Credit Union and Workforce Solutions Announce Partnership What's Your Timeline for Buying a Home? 11 Ways to Level Up Your Identity Protection 2023 Scams: Payday Loan Scams How Does Overdraft Protection Work? Guide to Homeownership: Home Equity Loan Requirements Guide to Homeownership: What is a Home Equity Loan? What is a Money Market Account, and How Can You Benefit? Teaching Kids About Money: 5 Summer Activities Amplify Board of Directors Announce Kendel Martin As New Chair 2023 Scams: Student Loan Forgiveness Scams Empty Nesters and Budget Changes: 6 Ways Your Finances Should Shift Guide to Homeownership: What is a HELOC? Underwater Mortgages: Everything You Need to Know Guide to Homeownership: Buying a Second Home Top Ten Scams for Finances in 2023 IRS Refund Scams What's the Difference? FDIC vs NCUA 11 Ways to Gift Money Creatively Best Cities to Move to in Central Texas How Military Loans Can Help Veterans Amplify and the Fight Against Junk Fees Perspectives: The FHLB and Its Connection to Affordable Housing Venmo Scams: What They Are and How to Protect Yourself Frugal Vacations: 5 Ways to Take Your Staycation Up a Notch How to Protect Your Identity Online What Exactly Is Card Cracking? Community College or University: Making the Right Choice for You Are Extended Warranties Worth It? 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Here’s Where Your Home Falls on the Ledger Amplify Credit Union Findings Highlight Success of Fee-Free Model Refinancing Your Mortgage in Texas Common Questions About Mortgage Refinancing How Paying for College Works What is an Assumable Mortgage, and Why Would You Need One? How to Nail Your Grocery Budget Fake Debt Collectors Exist--Here's How to Handle Them 11 Ways Your Identity Can Be Stolen: and How to Be Your Own Hero Donation Eliminates $2.65 million in Medical Debt Across Texas Insurance Premiums Rising and What That Means for Your Escrow Analysis 5 Credit Myths and Your Financial Health Living On One Income: How to Budget Budgeting for Kids: Try These 5 Hacks for Allowances What is a Jumbo Mortgage? 5 Considerations When Buying a Home with a Friend House Hunting? Here's a Basic Inspection Checklist First-Time Homebuying: Home Maintenance Myths Guide to Homebuying: House Hacking Credit Privacy Numbers: Avoid These Fictional Numbers Guide to Homebuying: How to Buy a House Why, How, and When to Check Your Credit Score Comparing Loans for Home Renovations Practical Financial Advice for New Grads Certificates of Deposit: What They Are, How They Work, and How to Use CDs to Your Advantage Guide to Homebuying: City vs Suburb Protect Your Financial Identity: Credit Freezes and Monitoring Bank Better: How to Switch Banks 10 Common Questions About Home Equity Loans in Texas Tips for Creating Strong Passwords What's the Difference? Cash Out Refinances vs Home Equity Loans Banking with an ITIN Cashier's Check Scams and How to Spot Them How to Save Money: Simple Concepts to Improve Your Bottom Line Homeownership 101: New Homeowner Checklist How to Handle Data Breaches Tis the Season: Winterization in Texas Guide to Homebuying: ARM vs Fixed Rate Mortgages What to Do When a Loved One Dies Buying a Home When You're Single: Part Two Expand Your House with an Attic Remodel Buying a Home When You're Single: Practical Tips Amplify Credit Union Named Top Workplace for Fourth Year How to Build Credit Early FHA Loans in Suburban Areas College Students and Credit Cards Make the Most of Your Home Inspection Conventional Loan vs FHA Loan: Which is Right For You? What are FHA Loans? How to Use a CD Ladder Golden Year Goals: Why a 55-Plus Retirement Community May or May Not Work for You What Your Credit Score Means for Your Loan How Much to Save at Every Age Level Up Your House Hunting Game Stolen Identity? Here's Where to Start Hispanic Heritage Month with Sandra Enriquez: Service Agent III at Amplify CU What is the DTI Ratio? Online Banking Alerts: How to Use This Powerful Tool What is a Homestead Exemption? Hispanic Heritage Month with Renata Vargas Jaramillo: Relationship Banker at Amplify CU How Federal Deposit Insurance Works Hispanic Heritage Month with Jennifer Flores, Human Resources Administrator at Amplify CU How to Calculate Home Equity 12 Ways to Nail Your Wedding Budget Hispanic Heritage Month with JC San Pedro: SVP of Loan Administration at Amplify CU Shopping for a New Car? Here's How Navigate Auto Dealership Fees Hispanic Heritage Month with Alex Rodriguez: Community Loan Originator at Amplify CU Auto Loan Terms 101 11 Tips for Moving Into a New House Understanding Credit Score Algorithms What is ChexSystems? Fraudulent Transactions: Everything You Need to Know What to Look for in a Certificate of Deposit Amplify Welcomes New Senior Vice President of Talent How to Get a Good Deal on a Car Remodel or Move? 14 Questions to Ask Yourself Using a HEL to Move Credit Card Debt Solar Panels in Texas Amplify Credit Union Celebrates 55th Birthday How to Benefit from an ARM Mortgage Increasing Your Home Value: Where to Start 8 Benefits to Buying a Small Home 7 Reasons Why Moving to the Suburbs Might Be the Right Move Home Renovation Mistakes to Avoid What Is an ARM Mortgage? 8 Ways CDs are a Good Move Right Now Get Out of Credit Card Debt: What to Do and How to Do It 10 Considerations Before You Buy a Pool Save on Utilities This Summer Life Insurance Riders: Everything You Need to Know How to Maximize Appraisal Value Texas Home Equity Loan Rules: Everything You Need to Know The Best Little Fireside in Texas: Fire Pit Safety Tips and Tricks How Do Banks Make Money? How to Open a Checking Account Guide to Homebuying: Homebuying Financial Checklist Pros and Cons of Having a Pool Guide to Homebuying: Loan-to-Value Ratio Why are Property Taxes So High in Texas? Common IRA Problems: Why Isn't My IRA Growing? Do You Need Professional Commercial Property Management? REO Properties: Everything You Need to Know When to Reseed Your Lawn in Texas 6 Reasons to Use Professional Financial Services How to Spot a Text Message Scam Myths about Commercial Loans: Part II Myths about Commercial Loans: Part I Credit Card Advice: Making Them Work for You Bank Better: Less Common Bank Fees and What They Mean Inflation: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Navigate 8 Smart Ways to Use Your Credit Card What is a Registered Investment Advisor? Guide to Homebuying: Your Home Walkthrough Checklist The Three Jar Method: Budgeting for Kids Bank Better: What is an Overdraft Fee? Bank Better: You Don't Have to Pay Monthly Maintenance Fees Guide to Homebuying: How to Choose a Mortgage Lender College Funds for Grandkids: How to Contribute Evaluating Your Employee Benefits Package Amplify Breaks Record With $300M in Loan Participation Sales in Q1 2022 How Amplify Uses Mortgage “Myths” To Guide Our Team Amplify Credit Union Elevates Real Estate Lending and Loan Servicing Leaders to Senior Team Types of Retirement Plans and How They Can Work for You Bank Better: What to Look for in a Bank or Credit Union Getting a Mortgage with Student Loans: Everything You Need to Know Guide to Homebuying: Practical First-Time Homebuyer Tips The Impact of Inflation on Bond Prices and Interest Rates What Does It Mean to Pay Yourself First? 7 HELOC Myths Bank Better: Basic Bank Fees and What They Mean HELOC vs Home Equity Loan Receiving an Inheritance--What Next? Using Assets as Collateral IRS Scams and How to Spot Them Women's History Month with Shaku Selvakumar: Advisory Director for Amplify CU Become a Credit Report Expert Women's History Month with Kara Pachicano: Payments & Operations Supervisor at Amplify CU Who Can Join a Credit Union? What's the Difference? Fraudulent vs Disputed Transactions What Do You Need to Open a Bank Account? Women's History Month with Aisha Naeem: Branch Manager at Amplify CU Benefits of Credit Unions vs Banks Why Do Banks Charge Fees? Women's History Month with Adria Daniels: Post-Closing Manager at Amplify CU Amplify Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer 7 Kitchen Remodel Strategies for Your Next Project Are Home Equity Loans a Good Idea? Budgeting Methods with the Right Debit Card Build Your Retirement Budget Renovating Your Home? Start with Your Kitchen and Bathroom Managing Money After College Ready for Your Next Home Improvement Project? Figure Out Your Bathroom Renovation Cost Moving In Together? 8 Financial Questions to Discuss Live in a Rural Area? Consider a USDA Mortgage House Hunting Tips for Your Next Search In Your Thirties? Here's How to Maximize Your Retirement Planning Investing 101: Stocks and Bonds Amplify Credit Union Eliminates All Banking Fees on All Deposit Accounts Leaving a Legacy: Passing Inheritance to a Child What is a 401(k) and Why Do You Need One? Making Moves: Spec Construction Loans Starting a Business in a Rural Area? Harness the Power of USDA Business Loans What Is Title Insurance? How to Save for a Child's Education Your Home Equity and Retirement: What You Need to Know Financial Planning Checklist The Fed and Interest Rates: Explained Planning Your Retirement Income Small Business Retirement Plans Veterinary Business Loans: Expanding Your Potential 6 Home Improvement Tips for Your Next Project Make the Most of Your Guest Bedroom with a Remodel What Is Correspondent Lending? Reboot Your Personal Finances for the New Year 9 Tips for Hiring Contractors Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft Investing in Single Family Homes Make the Most of Your Home's Equity Put Your Worries to Rest: 5 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers Diversify Your Commercial Real Estate Assets with Storage Facility Investment Take Control of Your Finances: Part Three 7 Types of College Savings Accounts Got 20%? Here's How a Large Down Payment Could Benefit You Prequalification and Final Approval: What's the Difference in Mortgage Terms? Choosing the Right Real Estate Agent Changing Jobs? Know Your 401(k) Options 7 Ways to Get Your Home Offer Noticed How Many Credit Cards are Too Many? Unbanked and Underbanked: What's the Difference? Home Equity Loans for Debt Consolidation How to Prepare for Retirement Make Your Home More Energy Efficient Protect Yourself Against Tech Support Scams How to Identify a Credit Repair Scam Watch Out for These 6 Auto Scams Industry Growth: Speculative Construction It's Never Too Late for Retirement Planning 9 Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Home What's the Difference? FICO and Credit Scores What is a Secured Credit Card and How Can It Help You? 5 Strategies to Avoid Foreclosure Struggles of a Millennial Homebuyer Immediate Annuities: Everything You Need to Know Why Was I Denied for a Credit Card? Amplify Stories: Shirley Sheffield, Commercial Loan Officer and VP at Amplify Credit Union Are Mortgage Points Worth It? Financial Aid 101 Buying a Business: 11 Questions to Ask Before a Business Acquisition Level Up: Improve Your Business Plan and Expand Build Your Timeline to Financial Stability Stop the Spiral: Get Your Debt Under Control Why Did Lumber Prices Go Up? Paying for Solar Panels in Texas: Everything You Need To Know Debit Card Myths: Get the Facts Before House Hunting, Get Your Prequalification! 7 Tips for Ideal Outdoor Furniture Drowning in Subscriptions? Our Best Tips for Managing Monthly Charges How to Withdraw Money from a 401k After Retirement Home Improvements for Every Room in Your Home Is Your Dental Practice Ready for Another Office? Pros & Cons: Home Equity vs Personal Loan for Debt Consolidation How Credit Unions Help You and Your Community Need New Fencing? Here's What It'll Cost Writing a Home Offer Letter? Consider It Carefully. Take Control of Your Finances: Part Two How Does Private Mortgage Insurance Work? Home Appraisal Process: Everything You Need to Know Top 8 Questions on Small Business Loans What Does a Mortgage Loan Originator Do? Digital Wallet Know-How: Virtual Debit Cards Why Was My Refinance Denied? Get Back on Track 11 Tips for Investing in a Volatile Market 7 Things to Look for in a Payment Service Provider Home Equity Loan vs Refinance--What's the Difference? How to Get the Most from Your Debit and Credit Cards How Much are Closing Costs, Anyway? Relocating Your Business to Texas How to Plan an Offer in a Tight Housing Market Pros and Cons: Home Equity Debt Consolidation Buying a House When You're Not Married: Everything You Need to Know How to Fix Your Credit to Buy a House Buying Investment Property with a Commercial Real Estate Loan vs Conventional Mortgage How to Take Advantage of Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans Ready to Move? Here's Your Checklist to Finding Your New Home Growing Your Business with a Brick-and-Mortar Amplify Stories: Jeff Eagle, Corporate Recruiter Ready for the Summer Heat? Here's How to Finance a Pool Smart Renovations for an Apartment Complex Budgeting Strategies: How to Budget with a Smile 9 Types of Commercial Loans for Your Business Buying a Commercial Building: Pros and Cons 7 Advantages to Rolling Over Your Old 401(k) Amplify Stories: Kristin Keller, VP of Real Estate Lending How Much House Can You Afford? 5 Types of Commercial Real Estate Loans The Pros and Cons of a Home Equity Loan Rent vs. Buy: Are you Ready to Buy Your First Home? How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost? Should You Refinance Your Mortgage or Downsize Your Home? 5 Ways to Save on Closing Costs Don't Make These Homebuying Mistakes Amplify Establishes $15 Minimum Wage What Do Local Mortgage Lenders Look For? Buying Multiple Rental Properties: Risks and Rewards How to Get a Small Business Loan Investing for Beginners: 6 Ways to Start Saving How Does a 401(k) Rollover Work? 5 Reasons to Refinance Right Now 8 Ways to Increase Your Home Value What Is a 529 College Savings Plan? 11 Things to Research Before Buying a House How to Buy a Multifamily Property An Introduction to Concentrated Stock Positions Buying a House in 2021? Here's Everything You Need to Know About Your Credit Score What Is an Individual 401k Plan? Women's History Month with Rachael Jaramillo: Branch Manager at Amplify CU How Much Should Be in Your Emergency Fund? Women's History Month with Nha Tran: AVP - Human Resources at Amplify CU Women's History Month with Jazmin Otero: AVP - Retail Banking at Amplify CU Women's History Month with Yazmin Palacios: AVP - Real Estate Operations at Amplify Credit Union What To Do With Your 401k After Leaving a Job Women's History Month with Sonia Altamirano: Finance Manager at Amplify CU Women's History Month with Charlotte Morrison: SVP – CIO at Amplify CU 5 Reasons To Consolidate Your 401k Accounts What Is Wholesale Lending? How To Raise Your Credit Score 200 Points 6 Rules for Credit Cards + College Students Your Guide To Tree Removal Costs How Do Cash Back Credit Cards Work? How Do Credit Card Points Work? How to Use Home Equity To Your Advantage 7 HELOC Questions Every Borrower Should Ask The 5 Best Ways to Use a HELOC 5 Reasons to Apply for an Intro Low Interest Rate Credit Card How to Buy a Duplex as a Rental Property How to Start a Law Firm How Credit Card Balance Transfers Work How to Buy an Apartment Complex What Is Loan Underwriting? How to Start a Private Dental Practice Bank Account Scams: How to Spot a Scammer and Avoid Disaster How To Start a Doggy Daycare How to Add a Little DIY Luxury to Your Home Office A Beginner's Guide to Xeriscape What Is a Personal Line of Credit? Here's How to Use a Personal Line of Credit Small Business Spotlight on L'Oca d'Oro Amplify Joins 'The House That Credit Unions Built' How Do Home Improvement Loans Work? Here's How to Buy a House as a Freelancer Small Business Spotlight on Emerald Tavern When Should You Take Out a Personal Loan? What Makes a Homeowner Express Loan Special? 7 Personal Loan Mistakes to Avoid Small Business Spotlight on 4th Tap Brewing Co-op 6 Best Ways to Use the Equity in Your Home Statement From Amplify Credit Union Leadership Small Business Spotlight on Angela King Photography 8 Working From Home Tips To Boost Your Productivity How to Negotiate Freelance Rates Like a Pro How to Start a Freelance Business From Scratch Small Business Spotlight on The Cupcake Bar 5 Tips On How To Become A Successful Freelance Translator How to Donate Wisely and Avoid Charity Scams Is a Mechanical Protection Plan Worth It? Everything You Need to Know About Porta Potty Rentals Best Freelance Websites for the Brand-New Freelancer 5 Tips for Immediate Small Business Relief How Amplify Is Alleviating Financial Distress During COVID-19 5 Tips to Launch a Successful Freelance Voice Over Career The Dangers of Texas Payday Loans How to Support Austin During the Coronavirus Outbreak How Much Will a Surrogate Cost You and Your Family? What Can You Expect to Pay in Piano and Piano Tuning Costs? Hannah Nokes on the Joy of Social Impact Consulting How Debtors Anonymous Helps People Struggling With Debt 4 Ways to Thrive as a Freelance Graphic Designer 4 Common Questions About Pool Costs What is a Loan Originator? Nine Essential Questions About Money Management Freelancer Spotlight: Krista Doyle on How to Build a Content Empire Why You Should Hire a Student Loan Lawyer (Before It's Too Late) Becoming Your Own Boss: 10 Self-Employment Ideas The Homeowner's Guide to Safe (and Affordable) Bounce House Rentals Amplify Credit Union Donates $11,020.98 To Saint Louise House Which Texas Movie Theater Subscription Is the Perfect Gift? Graduate From Debt: Student Loan Forgiveness Programs in Texas This Should Be Your Target Credit Score to Buy a House in 2020 Stacy Armijo Participates in Austin's 'Financial Inclusion Week' Discussion What Is a Second Lien? Here's What Lenders of Texas Want You To Know What Is Subordinate Financing? Understanding Mortgage Hierarchies What Is a Jumbo Mortgage? Your Texas Guide to Non-Conforming Loans Amplify Credit Union Named One of the Top Workplaces in Austin Alamo City Startups: How to Find Small Business Loans in San Antonio Christmas on a Budget: 7 Steps To Smarter Holiday Spending Kendall Garrison To Succeed Paul Trylko as Amplify Credit Union CEO Banking By Band: Amplify Credit Union Adds Apple Watch App Open Air Resorts Upscales the Outdoor Experience Austin Credit Union Extends the Welcome Mat for First-Time Homebuyers Amplify Volunteers Prepare Groceries for Meals on Wheels Food Delivery Program HighPointe Estate's Perfect Texas Wedding Venue Comes to Life Join Amplify to Sound the Alarm Against Deadly Home Fires Amplify Credit Union Adds Charlotte Morrison as Chief Information Officer Amplify Credit Unions Adds Alan Hansford As Chief Risk Officer Amplify CEO Paul Trylko Named a Volunteer of the Year Amplify’s Holiday Gift to the Community Amplify Fills Over 500 Grocery Bags for Meals on Wheels of Central Texas Quick-Fix Fraudsters: Stay Aware of the Computer Virus Scam Amplify Credit Union Adds Stacy Armijo to Executive Team as Chief Experience Officer Amplify Credit Union Commits to “A Safe Place to Call Home” for Central Texans 5 Kitchen Trends for 2018 Amplify Loves Austin: Celebrating 50 Years in The Community Amplify's New Esperanza Branch Alternatives to Payday Loans Jenny Voigt: Volunteering and Encouraging Others to Volunteer Terry McCoy Brings His Personal Passions to Volunteering Amplify Breaks Ground on New Flagship Branch An Austin Escape Fluid Dynamics Amplify is Transitioning to EMV Chip Cards A Brewing Atmosphere Radical Formula Raising Expectations A Focus on Discipline and Respect This Start-Up Breeds Success Financial Planning for a Strong Future
