LOANS 101

Signature Loan or Payday Loan?

 

You’ve heard of signature and payday loans, but how do they work? And more importantly, which one is best for you? Your individual needs and experience may play a large role in your choice but it pays to know that there are some clear differences between them.

Plain and simple: signature loans are personal installment loans that, besides some relatively simple qualifications, require signing a contract to repay.  Payday loans may have similar qualifications but your entire loan is due to be repaid with your next payday (post-dated check). Usually payday loans can be rolled over for […] Read more

Free Movie Nights

Looking for something free and family friendly this weekend?  Many communities have free movies in parks or in parking lots of old movie theaters, or, even on the sides of buildings!  You bring your own seating and snacks and they provide the rest of the entertainment!

Just type in “free movie night in the park” into your internet search engine and see what’s playing in your area.

So pop up a couple of bags of popcorn, grab a few drinks from the fridge, and head out to the movies!

 P.S.    Don’t forget to pack some bug spray if there’s a chance you’ll […] Read more

Summer Food Safety Tips

One of the best parts about going to a summer picnic, cookout or tailgate party is the food. Who doesn’t love a hot-off-the-grill burger with classic sides such as potato salad and coleslaw? Without proper handling, though, they can also lead to a nasty case of food poisoning. “Hot, humid weather helps bacteria flourish,” says Alison Spurgeon, Registered Dietitian with Shawnee Mission Medical Center (SMMC). “Also, many summer activities don’t allow easy access to a kitchen or proper refrigeration and hand washing facilities are often limited.”

Five Tips to Stay Safe in Summer

Spurgeon recommends the following food safety tips:

Keep your […] Read more