As our daily lives move online more and more, nefarious scammers are on the lookout for their next victim. Their goal is to trick you into sending them your hard-earned money electronically. So how do you avoid these types of scams and keep your money safe? We will go...
Bills. We all have them. Maybe you pay yours by visiting your phone carrier’s website each month or your internet provider withdraws the amount automatically from your account. You’ve been making these sorts of payments for so long that they are second nature. Can you...
For prepared investors, market downturns can represent great opportunity.Nearly everywhere you turn, from friends and colleagues to cable news shows, you can find someone with a strong opinion about the financial markets. People will often use specific terms, such as...
Beginning July 15th, the IRS will pay out half of the total child tax credit amounts for 2021 in advance monthly payments. The remaining child tax credit can be claimed when individuals file their 2021 income tax returns. This extra money will provide a financial...
Mobile technology has been the driving force behind many great advancements made in the last decade. Your smartphone is not only a phone, but also a powerful tool that can help you calculate a tip at a restaurant, take a picture anytime, or even read a book - it’s...
A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a good way to utilize the equity you have in your home to make a large purchase that otherwise is difficult to save up for. A credit limit will be established based on your home’s current valuation. With a HELOC you not only...
The joy of homeownership is a feeling like no other. The sense of pride that comes with owning your home is hard to come by elsewhere. With that, however, comes maintenance. Think of maintaining your home as a way of protecting your investment, because that’s what it...
Congratulations to all 2021 graduates! Although many have faced obstacles in the past year your hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed. The school year has officially come to an end and it’s important to not only ask graduates what their plans are for their...
Cyber-attacks and scams have been on the rise recently. Corporations, governments, and individuals have all been targets of these attacks. With so much of our daily activities being conducted online, it’s more important than ever to be alert and know how to protect yourself and/or your business.
As you probably know, gasoline prices are the highest they’ve been in years. With supply issues and many Americans making more domestic travel plans this year, it’s easy to see why. While you can expect to pay more at the pump now compared to this time last year,...
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