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 […]
Emotional Effects of Debt
According to creditcards.com, nearly 40% of Americans carry credit card debt month over month, and the average total is close to $16,000. This doesn’t even include student loan debt, where, according to the Federal Reserve, one in five borrowers owe $50,000 or more. Let alone other obligations such as mortgages, car loans, medical debt, and […]