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September 30, 2024

How to Stay Safe from Account Takeover Scams

Everything requires an account today, from handling your finances to watching your favorite shows. Between managing all these different accounts and logins, there is no worse feeling than realizing you’ve been locked out of your own account. Or worse yet, that money is missing, or purchases were made without your...
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September 30, 2024

Essential Money Talks to Have with Your Teen

Empowering your teens with financial knowledge is more than just a gift – it’s an investment in their future. As parents, guiding your children through the maze of money management is crucial for their long-term well-being. Think of it as laying down the stepping stones toward a path of financial...
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September 23, 2024

Spaving: A Fine Line Between Savings & Overspending

Businesses regularly rely on sales and other marketing tactics to increase revenues and pad their bottom lines. While these offers might be enticing to consumers, many of these “deals” are just psychological tricks designed to get you to spend more. As online shopping continues to dominate the marketplace, one tactic...
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September 16, 2024

Gen X: Financial Milestones, Challenges & Solutions

Generation X, defined as the cohort born between 1965 and 1980, is often the forgotten generation. Boomers, Millennials, and Gen Z may dominate the headlines, but Gen X is reaching a pivotal point in their lives. Becoming middle-aged often means balancing a multitude of responsibilities, including raising children, preparing for...
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September 9, 2024

Prep Early for the Holidays

As you peruse stores, you may notice more and more holiday décor starting to creep into window displays. It may be hard to even consider the holidays. However, getting a head start on your holiday shopping can help alleviate a lot of stress later – both financially and emotionally. Even...
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September 2, 2024

How Do Tap-to-Pay Cards Work & Are They Safe?

Tap-to-pay debit and credit cards, also known as contactless cards, have recently revolutionized the way payments are made. With no more than a simple tap, you can now complete transactions swiftly and securely by eliminating the need to swipe or insert your card. As contactless cards become more popular and...
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August 26, 2024

Financial Tips to Prep for College

Going off to college is both exciting and intimidating. You’ll likely be on your own for the first time, facing new responsibilities and freedoms, meeting new people, and enjoying new experiences. As you’re taking steps to prepare for college and making lists of everything you need to do to get...
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