Defending Yourself Against Identity Theft

Defending Yourself Against Identity Theft As technology advances, you can be sure that identity thieves are not far behind. Here are some common methods cyberthieves use to steal your personal information and how you can increase your security while shopping or banking. Phishing/Vishing Your email messages may not be quite what they appear to be if… Read More

First Job? Here’s How To Set Your Finances Up For Life

First Job? Here’s How To Set Your Finances Up For Life Landing that first job means having a regular influx of cash, but steady work alone doesn’t guarantee financial health. Here’s how to build the foundation for lifetime financial security. Get on Budget It truly doesn’t pay to wing it. Budgeting is the most effective… Read More

Is Fall the Best Time to Buy A House?

Is Fall the Best Time to Buy A House? When transitioning from one season to another, it can sometimes be more economical to purchase certain clothing items at the end of their season. For example, buying sweaters as winter moves into spring or swimsuits in the late summer. However, can this same logic be used… Read More

How Debit Card Fraud Happens — and How to Avoid It

How Debit Card Fraud Happens — and How to Avoid It For many people, debit cards are the perfect plastic. They offer most of the conveniences of credit cards with no risk of accumulating debt. But like credit cards, debit cards are vulnerable to rip-off artists. And debit card fraud is particularly scary because thieves… Read More