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Stay Safe During Cybersecurity Awareness Month: 7 Tips for Online and In-Person Security

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of staying safe in our increasingly digital world. With cyber threats evolving rapidly, it’s crucial to stay informed and take proactive steps to protect yourself both online and in-person. Here are the latest tips and best practices to help you...

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Awareness, cybersecurity, Online Safety

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Understanding Credit Scores: How to Improve and Maintain Yours

A good credit score is essential for securing loans, getting favorable interest rates, and even renting an apartment. Understanding how credit scores work and how to improve and maintain them can significantly impact your financial health. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the world of credit scores. What is a Credit Score? A...

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Spring Into Your Financial Goals and Budget
Spring Into Your Financial Goals and Budget

Our financial wellness is extremely important now and for years down the road. Spring into those financial goals you had set for the new year, as well as check in with your budget to continue to have financial success in year 2023!   Prepare Your List of Financial Goals   If you have created new year’s resolutions,...

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Make Purchases Simple – Top 5 Reasons You Need a Debit Card
Make Purchases Simple – Top 5 Reasons You Need a Debit Card

If you don’t have a debit card, don’t worry, these top five reasons will convince you! If you’re reaching to make purchases, a debit card is a great asset to your wallet and financial freedom. Keep reading to learn the top ways a debit card makes your purchases simple.  1. Makes Purchases Convenient and Simple  Ever...

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Benefits of a Checking Account
Benefits of a Checking Account

There are so many benefits to having a checking account. Manage your money and day-to-day spending by opening a checking account. Keep reading to learn about the top benefits of owning and operating a checking account! What is a Checking Account?  A checking account is a transactional account which is typically used to make everyday transactions...

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What is FDIC Insurance?
What is FDIC Insurance?

Deposit insurance is one of the biggest pros of having an account at an FDIC-insured bank. An FDIC-insured bank protects your money in the event of an unlikely bank failure. Keep reading to learn the benefits of being covered by an FDIC-insured bank.  What is FDIC Insurance?  FDIC insurance is a significant benefit of putting your money...

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Money Moves for College Students
Money Moves for College Students

College is a fantastic learning experience for young adults but can often be a very expensive time of life. While many wouldn’t change their college experience for anything, we can all agree there would have been some things we would have done differently financially. Keep reading for some money tips for college students!   Don’t...

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Avoid These Money Mistakes This Fall
Avoid These Money Mistakes This Fall

As the weather gets cooler and summer becomes fall, it’s important to tighten up your budget, especially before the holidays. Don’t let the busyness of fall and back-to-school lead to overspending or big money mistakes. Maintain your budget this fall by reading up on the 10 most common money mistakes to avoid.   1. Not...

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6 Easy Ways to Jump-Start Your Emergency Fund

Are you struggling to get an emergency fund in action? It can be hard to understand the depth of what to start with, monthly contributions and how to build it up. An emergency fund is essential for unforeseen circumstances, a drop in income and all the chaos life can throw at us at any point. Most financial advisors suggest having enough in your emergency...

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What Do I Need to Prepare for Taxes?
What Do I Need to Prepare for Taxes?

It’s tax season! The IRS sets the start of tax season as Monday, January 24, 2022, and the deadline as April 18, 2022. Tax planning will help you gather everything you need to promptly and properly file your taxes for 2022. If you’re already pulling at your hair from stress—don't worry! Get a jump on preparing for taxes this year...

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