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Tue. Apr 02, 2019
Switching Transactions To Your New Financial Institution With ClickSWITCH™
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There are so many reasons why people switch checking accounts.Learn More -
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Mon. Mar 11, 2019
Saving For Retirement; What Is An IRA?
No one wants to spend their golden years toiling away at their job. That’s why it’s vital to make sure you have enough money saved to enjoy that time of your life with leisure like vacationing, playing golf, and relaxing. And with tax season around the corner, people are looking for opportunities to keep and save every dollar they can.Learn More -
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Wed. Mar 06, 2019
Cases Of Romance Fraud Are On The Rise
The FBI reports that cases of confidence fraud have risen dramatically in recent years. Confidence fraud occurs when a scam-artist gains the trust of an unsuspecting victim with the intent to defraud them. One of the most common methods of this type of fraud is through online relationships.Learn More -
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Mon. Mar 04, 2019
How To Bank Safely Using A Mobile App
Phones are everywhere, from your pocket and your hands to your car, desk, and bedside table. It seems that everyone is glued to their devices, and it makes sense why they would be. Smartphones have become like full-blown computers that are small enough to carry around.Learn More -
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Mon. Feb 04, 2019
What Market Volatility Means for Your Money
3 min read
In the final quarter of 2018, interest rate and growth fears, along with geopolitical events, sparked volatility in the financial markets. For the first time since 2008, all three of the major U.S. stock indexes (Dow, S&P 500, and NASDAQ) were set to record annual losses.Learn More -
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Tue. Jan 08, 2019
Line Or Loan? Which Personal Loan Option Is Right For You?
4 min read
When it comes to borrowing money, you have quite a few options. While everyone is familiar with more common loan types such as short-term loans, personal loans and credit cards , they each have pitfalls you’ll want to avoid if you can.Learn More -
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Mon. Jan 07, 2019
What Is Credit Card Skimming? How Do I Prevent It?
2 min read
Debit and credit cards are the most popular forms of payment in America today. So, it probably comes as no surprise that they are also the most susceptible to fraud. With the emergence of EMV Chip technology, most people thought this type of fraud would become a thing of the past. Unfortunately, the bad guys were thinking too and have found a way around the security features of chip cards.Learn More -
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Fri. Jan 04, 2019
Balance Your New Year By Sticking To Your Budget
4 min read
It’s as simple as “don’t buy what you can’t afford”, right? Well, sort of. The popular idea that living in debt is not only unavoidable, but also acceptable, is a very dangerous way to view your finances. If you brought some risky spending habits into 2019, your goals may not go as planned.Learn More -
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Mon. Dec 10, 2018
Is A Balance Transfer Right For You?
3 min read
A balance transfer allows you to move exsiting balances from your current card(s) over to a new card that typically has a special offer and/or a lower rate! These special offers and promotional periods offer a window that will allow you to pay your balances down without having to worry about interest. Take a second to review these pros and cons to see if a balance transfer is the right option for you!Learn More