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Tips For Avoiding Phone Scams

“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.

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How To Increase Your Money Smarts

How would you rate your financial literacy? Are you a money maven, the person all your friends and family turn to for advice? Or are you more of a “as long as the bills are getting paid and I’m saving a bit each month, that’s all I need to know” type of person? According to a recent study, only 57 percent of people in the U.S. are financially literate.* Read more.

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It Doesn’t Pay To Get A Payday Loan

There are any number of reasons you may need a short-term loan. When considering your options, there’s one loan you should approach with caution: a payday loan. A payday loan is typically a short-term, high-cost loan, generally of $500 or less, which you typically must pay back on your next payday. One reason people choose a payday loan is that, in many cases, no credit check is required.

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