Top 10 Fraud Prevention Dos and Don’ts

Scammers and thieves work overtime to cheat people out of money and personal information. Here's what you can do to increase fraud prevention. 1. DO be observant when withdrawing cash from ATMs Look for broken parts and screens. That may indicate the presence of a card skimmer. Contact your card issuer immediately if you [...]

2021-02-22T13:15:09-04:00October 26th, 2018|Categories: Fraud Prevention, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , |

Student Discounts You Can Actually Use

Between huge tuition bills, piles of textbooks, and foods costs, being a college student is definitely not cheap. Lucky for you, there are loads of companies out there that think you deserve a budgeting break. Here are some student discounts you might actually use. Here are five of the best student discounts out there. 1. [...]

2021-02-22T13:22:51-04:00September 5th, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , |

7 Steps to Get Out of Debt

Debt is a common factor in modern life. This can be good or bad, depending on your financial situation and personal goals. Each person or family needs to decide the level of financial risk that they want to have or can manage. If you feel like you're drowning, it might be time to get [...]

The Feeling of Financial Freedom

Everyone has a goal of being financially stable. Do you want more than that? Maybe you want to build a palace-sized mansion someplace beautiful. Maybe you want to travel the world. Maybe you just want to sleep in on weekdays and not report to anyone. All of these dreams have one thing in common: They’re [...]

2021-02-22T14:37:34-04:00June 1st, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , |

20 Father’s Day Ideas Without Breaking the Bank

We all want to show our dads that we care on Father’s Day. What can you get him that he doesn't already have? Do something that shows how well you know and appreciate your dad. Here are 20 Father's Day ideas to show him how much you care. Get fishing licenses for both of [...]

2021-02-22T14:43:54-04:00May 29th, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , |

4 Tips on How to Teach Kids About Money

Kids and teens spend money as fast as it comes in. It's hard to accept, but children learn the bad lessons better than the good ones we try hard to teach. Here are some quick tips on how to get the conversation started on the importance of saving and spending wisely. Learn how to [...]

2021-02-22T14:56:09-04:00April 29th, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , |

Need a vacation? Start a savings account!

Open a Vacation Savings account today! Reach your goal $1 at a time. Whether you want to travel the world, sit on a beach, climb a mountain, or drive cross-country, we can help you get there with a separate savings account. No touching it until you're ready to pack your bags though! If you [...]

2021-02-24T13:23:58-04:00January 4th, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|

Charity Check-Up: Know Where Your Money Goes

It can be difficult to figure out which charity is most deserving of your money. Also, how can you make your charitable donations work best for your financial situation. You might already have a favorite charity. If not, finding the right charity can be a difficult task. There are scammers who may want to [...]

2021-02-22T16:13:18-04:00December 8th, 2017|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , |

Stay Safe While Spending on Black Friday

Q: I’m a bargain hunter and I love a great deal. I’m really looking forward to Black Friday, but I worry about the risks. I don't want to get trampled or get into a fistfight with a fellow shopper. Also, I'm worried that my shopping bags will be stolen or that my debit card will [...]

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