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10 Ways to Enjoy Summer in Southern Arizona

Summer is officially here, and we’re here with ideas to stay cool and have fun in Southern Arizona. 1. Find a pool … or visit a water park. 2. Frequent

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Build Your Future: 5 Renovation Projects to Add Home Value In Arizona

The Arizona housing market continues to show strength after several years of continuous growth. This has left many homeowners with strong home equity. According to a report by Black Knight,

Why Bank Local?

April is Community Banking Month, a reminder of the benefits of banking locally. We partner with Local First Arizona to support local businesses and the Arizona economy all year round.

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Score! How to Earn a Winning Credit Score

With so much to worry about in the present, it’s easy to put off planning for the future. This tendency is one of the reasons your credit score might be

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Refinance or Home Equity Loan- Which Makes Sense for You?

Depending on your financial needs and current situation, refinancing could help lower monthly payments, change the terms of a loan, switch from an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) to a fixed-rate

Pop Cycle: Where Sustainability and Handmade Local Goods Come Together

Jennifer Radler, co-owner at Popcycle, joined Karla on this week's Thrive Tucson. Popcycle opened in 2008 with the goal of promoting local art made from recycled materials, and now has

Aging in Place: 55+ Communities Offer Independence and Community

As more than 71 million baby boomers reached retirement, adult living communities grew to accommodate the needs of the largest generation of Americans, who are more health-conscious and socially active

Go Small and Go Home: Decluttering and Downsizing for Peace of Mind

The kids have finally fled the nest and you’re left with a house full of stuff and rooms you’ll never use. Unless you’re looking to construct a time capsule, it’s

Frostings Events: Curating Unforgettable Experiences

Paloma Rodarte and Ludwig Van Castro of Frostings Event Design and Rentals joined Karla on this week's Thrive Tucson. Since opening in 2004, Frostings has provided full-service event design and

Removing the Stigma from Blue-Collar Jobs

America’s romance with blue-collar workers is well documented and varied. The Works Progress Administration made countless posters celebrating laborers with illustrations of broad-shouldered men working in construction, farming, plumbing, and

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