Most people think the first step to buying a car is visiting the dealership. But if you want to stay in control of the conversation—and your budget—the most important step actually happens well before you arrive at the dealership. Getting preapproved for a Nuvision auto loan before you go shopping changes the dynamic of the deal. Instead of wondering what kind of rate a dealer might offer, you walk in with a solid offer already in your pocket.

The housing market is currently caught in a tug-of-war with forces outside its control. Earlier this year, mortgage rates dipped briefly below 6%, and for a moment, it looked like buyers might finally get some breathing room. That didn’t last.

If you got a call that sounded exactly like your child or grandchild in distress, would you know it was a fake? It’s a heavy question, but it’s one we addressed head-on during our latest Nuvision Insights webinar, Protect Yourself From Fraud. Fraud isn't just growing—it’s evolving. We went beyond discussing the latest scams (they change too fast for that); instead, Nuvision’s Amy Marsalek and Lori Marschalk walked attendees through the "whys" and "hows" behind these tactics.

Every Alaskan looks forward to PFD season. In Alaska, the PFD isn’t just "bonus money" -- it’s the wood pile for the winter, the new set of tires before the ice hits, or welcomed relief after a long summer of working. We all know the feeling of watching that balance hit our account—and then watching it disappear twice as fast. But, what if the math worked in your favor and you could get paid twice?