Ameris Advice
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Preparing for College
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How To Budget In College Without Sacrificing Your Social Life
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Seven Scams Targeting College Students And How To Avoid Them
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Navigating Your Next Chapter: Financial Tips for College Students
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Checking Account Guide For College Students
Start saving now. Tax-advantaged accounts like 529 plans and Coverdell ESAs can help you cover future college expenses.
Starting a Family
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Cut the Cake and Your Wedding Expenses
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Financially Preparing for an Empty Nest
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Teaching Good Habits
Read time: 4 mins
Joint Bank Account Pros and Cons
Couples have options - from fully joint accounts to shared savings for goals, choosing what works for you can make managing money easier.
Managing Your Money
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Celebrating 55 Years: The Ameris Bank Story and Our Legacy of Trust
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Tackling Credit Debt: How Debt Consolidation Can Lower Your Monthly Payments
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Building Credit for Teens: A Parents' Guide
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Explaining Credit Card Interest and Compound Savings to Teens
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What Credit Score Is Needed For A Low-Interest Auto Loan?
Running Your Business
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Business Checking: A Complete Guide For Entrepreneurs
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7 Essential Cybersecurity Steps to Protect Your Small Business
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Take Control of Your Cash Flow
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Law Firm Banking Services
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Celebrating Resilience: How Phil Silva and Ameris Bank Equipment Finance Empower Small Businesses
Buying a Home
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With Fixed Rates Elevated, More Borrowers Are Considering ARMs
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New Scoring Model Could Expand Mortgage Access for Nearly 5 Million Consumers
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Understanding Seller Concessions
Beyond the Purchase Price: Financing Insights That Can Help Keep Deals Moving
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7 Back-to-School Lessons for Today’s Homebuyers
Funding Your Goals
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HELOC and HELOAN Comparison
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The Difference Between Home Equity Loans and Lines of Credit and How to Choose
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How to Use Home Equity to Finance Life Events
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To Move or Improve?
Tap into your home’s equity with a HELOC or home equity loan to finance home renovations, education, weddings, or other major life expenses - often at lower interest rates than other loans.