Nicole Soltau

Choosing A Reputable Real Estate Appraiser

By Nicole SoltauWhen you are considering purchasing a property; either for investment or personal use you will need to hire a real estate appraiser. If you are financing the purchase through your credit union or another financial institution will most lik... Read >

Your Dry Cleaner's Double Standard

Women are charged more for dry cleaning services. Don't fume, find a better way. While it is true that the practice is unfair it is also true that we have options for keeping our clothes clean and holding onto more of our cash. Try some of these tactics t... Read >

Why Join The Credit Union? Better Benefits Are Hard To Find!

By Nicole SoltauWhat is a credit union? A credit union is a not-for-profit, cooperative financial institution that is owned and controlled by its members. Credit unions serve people that share something in common such as an employer or place of worship... Read >

What To Look For In A Home

By Nicole SoltauSearching for just the right home can be very exciting. You may plan ahead for the number of bedrooms and bathrooms that you want. Or imagine preparing for dinner parties in a sun-filled kitchen. Although these things are important, there ... Read >

What Is Identity Theft?

By Nicole SoltauOne of the prime axioms in life is just when you think it couldn't happen to you, it does. This is a sad fact, and even more so when you consider the crime of identity theft. You take years to establish your financial and individual identi... Read >

Taking A Trip Without Breaking The Bank

By Nicole SoltauEarly planning is the first step in getting the best deal for a vacation. As soon as the plans for the vacation are in place, research needs to be done as to finding the best possible deals. Utilizing the Internet, travel agents, and perso... Read >

Stretching Your Grocery Dollars

By Nicole SoltauShopping for groceries is an inevitable fact of our ever busy lives. We may imagine that we are saving time by dashing in, roaming the aisles and throwing whatever looks good into the cart. Most often, what we end up with is repetitive, nu... Read >