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Fraud Awareness
How to Help Teens Use Peer-to-Peer Payment Apps Safely
Rather than carrying cash or even using a debit card, many teens rely on peer-to-peer payment apps to conduct many of their financial transactions. These apps are convenient and easy to use, but they can also cause financial distress if something goes wrong. These tips will help you help your teen use peer-to-peer payment apps […]
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Credit Lock or Credit Freeze. What’s the Difference?
If it seems it’s getting harder to protect your personal and financial information, you’re not wrong. As more of our financial activities migrate online, hackers and thieves are working overtime to find ways to compromise it. Fortunately, there are also more options for keeping your information safe and out of the wrong hands. Two of […]
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The Equifax Breach: What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself
According to reports released Sept. 7, hackers stole personal data, including Social Security numbers, addresses, birth dates, drivers’ license numbers, credit card numbers and credit dispute documents for 143 million consumers from credit reporting agency Equifax. The breach, which occurred sometime between May and July, has been considered one of the most damaging data breaches […]
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Hard vs. Soft Credit Pull — What’s the Difference?
When it comes to your credit, it’s hard to know if all the information you see and hear is true. For example, does applying for a credit card really lower your score? What about getting pre-approved for a mortgage or applying for an auto loan? And you’ve probably heard you should check your credit score […]
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What You Need to Know About Identity Theft
Identity theft is an unfortunate fact of life in the digital age. You must stay vigilant and take care to protect your personal and financial information from those who wish to misuse it for their benefit. Read on to learn how to learn what you need to know about identity theft. Signs of […]
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Set Yourself Up for Financial Success in 2016
Whether you call them resolutions, goals, or plans, the New Year is when we think about what we want to accomplish during the next 12 months. And while it’s good to have some big changes in mind, it’s often the smaller, more manageable changes that create a lasting effect. Here are some small, but important, […]
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Protecting Seniors from Identity Theft
Identify theft is an unfortunate reality of our times, and seniors can be especially vulnerable to this life-altering crime. If you’re a senior yourself or are helping care for an elderly friend or family member, there are a number of things you can do to protect personal information from falling into the hands of the […]
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Signs of Housing Scams & Fraud
When the housing bubble burst in 2007, a slew of scam artists started targeting homeowners facing foreclosure. It quickly became difficult to sort the real help from false hopes. Consumers around the country were scammed out of thousands of dollars, and even their homes. It’s important to know that legitimate help is widely available. The […]
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Spring Break Travel Discounts May Come with “Baggage”
It’s that time of year, folks across the country are itching for a much-anticipated break from school and work. It’s also the time when eager spring breakers put down their guard and fall victim to travel scams. March is National Consumer Protection Month, a perfect occasion to review tips for fending off swindlers and ensuring […]
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How to Spot and Protect Yourself from Online Job Scams
When you’re looking for work, it can be tempting to respond to every offer or opportunity. Unfortunately, scam artists take advantage of this uncertain time in people’s lives by stealing personal information through bogus job offers, fake website applications and fake job postings. To help you better interpret employment postings, we’ve put together the following […]
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