Dealing With Identity Theft
Despite how diligent consumers may be or think they are, identity theft is on the rise. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), identity theft was the third-most reported complaint of 2018. In the first quarter of 2020 alone, more than 274,000 reports of identity theft have been filed with the FTC. Identity theft, or […]
Scam Awareness
In the past few months, there has been a rise in financial scams. They come in all shapes and sizes (letters, emails, texts, phone calls, etc.). We want you to be aware and prepared in the event you become a target. The best way to protect yourself from falling victim to a scam is to […]
Coronavirus Chaos in Our New Online World
It is no secret that life has changed significantly since the novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19, made its entrance onto the world stage. All the things we once took for granted: going to work; attending religious services; sporting events; school – all social events have been cancelled indefinitely. These changes to our daily interactions are due […]
Financial Resolutions for the New Year
With the arrival of every new year comes the inevitable equivocating about resolutions. Some studies indicate that fewer than 25% of people remain committed to them after a month and merely eight percent actually accomplish them. While vowing to join a gym and start working out more seems to be on everyone’s agenda year after […]
Tips to Improve Your Credit Score
Need to improve your credit score? Whether you’re looking to make a big purchase, like a car or house, or simply want to improve your overall financial health, there are specific steps you can take to increase your FICO score. First, a quick refresher on how credit scores work. FICO stands for the Fair Isaac […]