The Beacon Brief

Homeownership comes with many benefits. A Home Equity Line of Credit, or HELOC, can be one of them! If you want to open a line of credit, need funds for a renovation project, or have any other significant ongoing or upcoming expenses, a HELOC can be both helpful and sensible.

Did you know April is Financial Literacy Month? This vital effort to raise awareness about the importance of financial literacy began as Youth Financial Literacy Day. In 2000, the Jump$tart Coalition expanded the day to encompass the entire month of April. During Financial Literacy Month, organizations across the country promote the importance of financial education

Economic impact payment, stimulus check, COVID relief… your federal stimulus check goes by multiple names. The most recent payment is part of the American Rescue Plan Act providing much-needed relief to individuals, businesses, programs, and others struggling with unemployment and other financial stressors. The eagerly-anticipated payment provides up to $1,400 for Americans who qualify.

Whether you’re saving for a specific purpose, looking to build up an emergency fund, or thinking about working towards any other savings goals, Liberty Bay is here to help. Ready to save money in 2021? Read through our guide to healthy financial savings.

Getting a new or “new to you” car is an exciting milestone, but also requires careful financial planning. Whether you want to avoid driving yourself into debt, or you simply want to take the wheel on your savings by making payments over time instead of one huge lump sum, Liberty Bay is here to help.

In the 2021 tax season, you have until April 15 (Tax Day) to file your taxes. This process can be overwhelming even if you’re familiar with the different types of taxes, when and how you pay them, and why they’re important. But filing your 2020 taxes doesn’t have to be a headache! Read on for