An important step toward home ownership is understanding the home buying process. Learn the different type of mortgages to best suite your needs.

If you've got a home equity line of credit, at some point you may want to consider converting all or part of its balance into a fixed rate loan option, or FRLO.

While impulse shopping can be a slippery slope for your finances, learn how to avoid it and take control of your spending habits to stay on track for your financial goals.

Learn the important debt-to-income (DTI) ratio and how to leverage it to make the most of your mortgage payments.

Have a HELOC? Some HELOCs come with a balloon payment, so it's important to have an understanding of what balloon payments are and the best ways to handle them.

Learn about why you need an emergency fund and how to make one.

Whether you're entertaining guests at home or traveling to see family, use these tips to create a budget, better maximize your holiday celebrations.

Save more money in Hawaii with these practical tips. From budgeting to travel hacks, discover how Bank of Hawaii can help you reach your possible.

By refinancing your mortgage with a home equity line of credit, you may be able to skip the usual closing costs and fees. Here's how.

Figuring out how to pay for home renovations can be challenging, but it doesn't have to be. Read this blog for a few of the top ways to pay for a home remodel.

Learn the difference between good and bad debt, how to manage and control credit card debt, and when to pay off debt vs. save.

What is home equity? How can you access your home equity? Discover the ace up your sleeve and learn how owning a home can help you achieve your dreams.

Read about how this couple worked with Bank of Hawaii to refinance their home and the lessons that they learned that will help you.

Learn how to consolidate debt, fund home improvements, cover emergency expenses or invest in life events with a personal loan.

Mortgage disclosures may look intimidating at first glance, but you just need to know what you're looking at. Here's what you need to know when applying for a mortgage.

Learn these strategies to maximize your money for your next vacation, plus get there even faster with direct flights on Hawaiian Airlines when you earn bonus HawaiianMiles with our favorite travel credit card!

If you are looking for a new savings account consider these questions to find the best fit for you.

Follow these 4 steps to get out of debt and learn how to choose a debt repayment strategy. 

If you're a homeowner looking for ways to afford tuition and education costs, you may be able to use your home's equity. Here are three smart ways to do that.

The Federal Reserve has been in the news a lot lately. But what is the Fed, really? In this blog, you’ll learn about this important organization and the role they play in our economy.