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Savings Tips / Student Loans / Refinancing

Should You Refinance Your Student Loans?

Abbie Dyer - Nov 21, 2023 11:12:25 AM

Investing in your education, your future, and your dreams is always a smart choice. If you have student loans, maybe now it’s time to consider another smart option to help you pay them back....

Savings Tips / Financial Life Planning / Budgeting

How To Stay On Budget This Holiday Season

Abbie Dyer - Nov 1, 2023 3:03:00 PM

After another year of seeing deep consumer price increases, it’s understandable that the fast-approaching holiday season might be cause for a little stress. But taking a few steps to prepare your...

Foundation / Lake Trust Employees / Giving Back

Over 1,000 Hours Donated Back to Michigan Communities During Powered by Good Day

Abbie Dyer - Oct 30, 2023 11:52:47 AM

When we give back to our communities by donating time, money, or resources, we can make a positive impact on the world. And when we work together, we can make an even greater impact. On Monday,...

Financial Safety

Security Tips For Using Digital Payment Apps

Abbie Dyer - Sep 28, 2023 10:28:28 AM

In a time when it feels like we’re constantly on the go, the convenience of being able to send money or make payments right from your phone can make life a little easier. But as with all technology,...

Budgeting / Student Loans / Refinancing

How to Prepare to Pay Your Federal Student Loans Again

Abbie Dyer - Sep 12, 2023 10:21:51 AM

The wait on the fate of federal student loan balances is over and now millions of borrowers need to prepare to make payments again as soon as October 2023. Interest and payments on federal student...

Foundation / Scholarships / Lake Trust News

Lake Trust Foundation Awards Scholarships to Five Recipients

Abbie Dyer - Aug 17, 2023 1:57:07 PM

There’s power in you. In your hopes. Your dreams. And your vision for the future. When you envision a new path for yourself, nothing should stand in the way of your dreams. But for many people, the...

Community Events / Lake Trust News

Exploring "Happy Money Happy Life" With Jason Vitug

Abbie Dyer - Apr 21, 2023 2:24:51 PM

When you think about the word money, how does it make you feel? For some, money produces feelings of stress and insecurity because we constantly feel like we don’t have enough. For others, money...

Savings Tips / Budgeting / Buying a Car

How To Budget For Your Next Car

Abbie Dyer - Mar 10, 2023 9:36:20 AM

If you’ve shopped for a new car in the last year, you’ve probably seen an increase in vehicle prices and a limited selection of inventory. It’s easy to believe you’re going to be stuck with a massive...

Savings Tips / Budgeting

Why You Need An Emergency Fund And How To Start One

Abbie Dyer - Jan 25, 2023 4:34:10 PM

A surprise car repair. A furnace that breaks in the middle of winter. An illness or accident that requires a trip to the doctor. Sometimes life likes to throw you a curveball. And while you can’t...

Member stories / Giving Back / Lake Trust News

Anew Life Prosthetics and Orthotics: Taking a New Path Forward

Abbie Dyer - Dec 13, 2022 9:35:17 AM

Every great comeback story originates from an obstacle or a challenge. An event that wasn’t expected. Or a tragedy that alters your perspective. But in these moments when the future feels uncertain,...


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