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It’s really important to keep your money and identity safe. Learn how to take steps to protect your online accounts, avoid scams, and protect your business from fraud.
The 2×2 System is where you set aside two hours on the calendar two times a month to complete a predetermined financial task. This modest but consistent effort can help you sustain financial health and build wealth in bite-sized chunks. Read more.
Don’t buy what you can’t afford. Sounds simple, right? Well, sort of. While restricting spending to what you bring home in a paycheck is the foundation of sound money management, doing it can be difficult. The reasons are many, but primary among them is the popular idea that living in debt is acceptable. However, this is a dangerous way to view your finances. Read more.
The 2×2 System is where you set aside two hours on the calendar two times a month to complete a predetermined financial task. This modest but consistent effort can help you sustain financial health and build wealth in bite-sized chunks. Read more.
“Hello, we’ve noted a problem with your account ending in 4321. Can you please give me your Social Security Number so I can verify your identity?” Talk about service, you may think. Your financial institution is calling you to report suspicious activity related to your account. Here’s the problem: There’s been no suspicious activity. The person is not calling from your financial institution. It’s a scam.
The interest rate roller coaster may finally drop this year. If you feel rates will decline soon, the time to begin taking action to buy office space is now. There is still abundant office space, with the U.S. vacancy rate hovering at 20 percent, motivating sellers to cut their losses and giving you more bargaining power.*
For many young people, summer is a time to put away their textbooks and pick up a summer job. In 2023, 55% of young people between 16-24 years of age were employed across the U.S. during summer.* Read more.
The 2×2 System is where you set aside two hours on the calendar two times a month to complete a predetermined financial task. This modest but consistent effort can help you sustain financial health and build wealth in bite-sized chunks. Read more.
Summer should be a carefree time filled with sun, fun, family getaways, and barbecuing with friends. However, remember, scammers and fraudsters never take a vacation. They understand that while you’re focusing on having a good time, you may be less vigilant about protecting your account, debit, and credit card information. To help keep your guard up, here are three common scams to watch out for and actions you can take to help protect your personal information and funds throughout summer and all year long. Read More.
Imagine this. It’s a lovely spring Saturday. You’re enjoying time in the sun when you get a text from your bank asking you to confirm a recent wire transfer or suspicious or unauthorized activity. You then receive a phone call from what appears to be your bank. The individual on the phone, who you assume is from your bank, texts you a code and then asks you to share it with them to verify it’s you. They say all looks good. They thank you for your time. And you go back to your lazy, sunny afternoon. Read more.
