Staying On a Holiday Budget During a Pandemic
What a year! After more than half a year of living in a pandemic, it is clearly going to be a holiday season like no other. Most people have seen a significant change in their financial situation. With the holiday season here, the strain on the budget is stressful. Taking a few simple steps can […]
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Banks Never Ask That! How to Avoid Phishing Scams
Each year people are losing hundreds, even thousands of dollars to phishing scams. According to the Federal Trade Commission Americans lost $1.9 billion to phishing and other scams in 2019. Phishing scams are online scams in which criminals send emails, texts, or phone calls fraudulently and assume the identity of a legitimate bank or institution. […]
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Community Banks vs. Big Banks: What’s the Difference?
Community banks and large banks offer many of the same financial products and services, including bank accounts, personal and business loans, debit and credit cards, etc. However, there are several differences between these two financial institutions. The critical difference between the two banking services providers can be found in the name. A community bank is […]
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Back to School 2020 – With a Budget
The start of the new school year is here. The excitement of new adventures can also be a time of extra expenses. Like most things in the world these days, the 2020 back-to-school season is anything but normal. The pandemic is changing the way Americans shop for Back to School. Purchasing classroom essentials not only […]
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Unemployment Fraud Scams on the Rise
As identity theft and unemployment fraud increase amid the turmoil of the current pandemic, it is essential that people understand what it is and how these scams can happen, as well as actions that can be taken for prevention and reporting. Keeping track of your credit and identity is more important than ever! What are […]
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