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What Is the Prime Rate and Why Does It Matter

Prime rate is an important element in the state of the economy and your personal finances. But how exactly does it affect you?

Apr

Feb

Home Equity Loan vs. Home Equity Line of Credit

Let Clearview help you understand the difference between a home equity loan vs line of credit so you can choose the one that works best for you.

Mar

10 Reasons Why You Need a Business Plan

Every successful business starts with a business plan. We have 10 ways a business plan can put your business on the road to success.

Aug

Understanding Health Savings Accounts

A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a type of tax-advantaged savings account that is exclusively used to pay for qualified medical expenses.

Sep

How to Choose a Business Idea in About 250 Words

A solid business idea requires creativity, planning and soul-searching. Use these three tips to choose the right business idea.

Mar

Millennials and Money

People talk a lot about the similarities and differences between today’s generations, and the Millennial generation is one segment that is often hard to define.

Dec

Building a Credit Score From Scratch

Young adults starting out on their own often bump into a cold fact of financial life: Having no credit history can limit your options just as much as having bad credit does.