Is HELOC interest tax deductible? It comes down to how much you owe, how you use the money and whether you itemize or claim the standard deduction.

Landing your dream home means understanding mortgage types, starting with a fixed-rate mortgage versus an adjustable-rate mortgage, and why you might want to use each of them.

Getting a mortgage for a home may be simpler than you think. Here are the main steps to applying for a mortgage.

Hawaii is one of the few state where you can get a leasehold property. Here are a few difference you should know between leasehold and fee-simple.

When applying for a mortgage, you'll need to provide your lender with a few important documents to show your financial situation. Here are the documents you'll need.

Learn how Luke Shepardson, Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational Champion and lifeguard, is chasing happiness.

Learn how to help seniors manage the expenses of assisted living. Use these three simple steps while reviewing finances.

When applying for a home equity line of credit, or HELOC, you'll need to provide your lender with a few important financial documents. Here's what you'll need to apply for a HELOC.

Learn about the milestones on your quest to retirement to help maximize social security benefits, tax deferring, no withdrawal penalties and Medicare eligibility.

Ensure your estate plan stays current with life’s changes. Learn when and how to review your estate plan to protect your loved ones and secure your legacy through expert insights and practical steps.

If it's your first time using a contactless debit card, here are a few things you should know about how to use tap to pay.

Direct deposit has a lot of benefits, including helping you access your funds faster. Learn the benefits of setting up direct deposit.

Read about the five reasons why you should consolidate your savings into to one bank then follow these three steps to consolidate your savings.

Get to know Momi Akimseu, SVP, Community & Employee Engagement and President of Bank of Hawaii Foundation, and how she lives her happy: cooking for her family.

Learn how to stretch your budget island-style with Hawaii-specific savings tips, local lifestyle hacks, and Bank of Hawaii tools to help you make the most of every dollar.

Make the most out of your investments by using these four tips for maximum tax efficiency.

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.

Starting October 24, 2021, all local calls made to a Hawaii or Guam number will need to include the area code. Here's how the new 10-digit dialing system works.

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.

Read about how you can use your COVID-19 EIP Check to your financial benefit through spending, donating, debt repayment, and savings.