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    Fraud Protection

    Mon. Apr 15, 2019

    What Are Robocalls & How Do I Stop Them?

    4 min read

    When your phone rings, do you even bother to answer? Probably not unless you recognize the number. If an unknown caller comes across your screen, chances are you’ll send it straight to voicemail.
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    Credit Score

    Tue. Apr 09, 2019

    What's In a Credit Score?

    6 min read

    If you’re just beginning to navigate the financial world, understanding your credit score can be confusing. Even for seasoned veterans, the details surrounding credit scores can fall into a gray area.
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  • hand clicking on mouse

    Tue. Apr 02, 2019

    Switching Transactions To Your New Financial Institution With ClickSWITCH™

    3 min read

    There are so many reasons why people switch checking accounts.
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    Debt
    Retirement

    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.
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  • fraudster on computer pretending to be a different identity
    Fraud Protection

    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.
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  • Group of teenagers on their phones
    Personal Banking

    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.
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  • couple meeting with financial planner
    Home Financing

    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. 
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  • couple discussing line versus loan with a member service representative
    Personal Banking

    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.
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    Credit Card
    Fraud Protection

    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. 
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