May 23, 2017 | Make Life Simple
by: momondo.com 21 things not to forget when packing for your vacation Heading to the Sahara without a hat? Up the creek without a paddle? Avoid a vacation disaster with our travel checklist and packing tips. With your flights and hotel booked, the luggage is the last...
May 23, 2017 | Loan Knowledge
Preparation is key to navigating today’s housing market. American Bankers Association offers the following tips to help prepare potential homebuyers. Know your own financial situation. Before you begin the home loan application process, determine what you can...
May 22, 2017 | News You Can Use
When Information Is Lost or Exposed Did you recently get a notice that says your personal information was exposed in a data breach? Did you lose your wallet? Or learn that an online account was hacked? Depending on what information was lost, there are steps you can...
May 17, 2017 | News You Can Use
May 16, 2017 by Christina Tusan – Attorney, Western Region, FTC Think you got an email from a business you know? Scammers sometimes use emails that look legit to trick you into sending money to them. The email might say it’s from a real estate professional...
Apr 26, 2017 | Make Life Simple
By Randy Dean Handle “Quick Little” E-mails Right Now. If acting on the E-mail will take 3 minutes or less, get it done right now! Then file or delete removing from your inbox. “Task” E-mails That Take Longer. Determine what the task(s) is, then add to your...
Apr 24, 2017 | Make Life Simple
As spring cleaning season begins, the American Bankers Association is encouraging consumers to put a priority on organizing their finances. ABA has highlighted six tips for getting your financial house in order. “With the tax season ending, spring is a great time to...
Apr 24, 2017 | Loan Knowledge
Moving into your own place can be exciting and frightening at the same time. The American Bankers Association suggests considering the following questions when choosing your own home. 1. How much money do you have saved up? Start with an evaluation of your financial...
Apr 24, 2017 | News You Can Use
More than 15.4 million Americans were victims of identity fraud last year, according to Javelin Strategy & Research. Below are eight tips to help consumers protect their information and avoid becoming a victim. “Identity fraud continues to be a major problem for...
Apr 24, 2017 | Tips About Money
How soon is too soon to talk to your kids or grandkids about money? If they are old enough to ask for a toy or a bike, they are old enough to start learning financial lessons that will last a lifetime. The best financial lessons are part of everyday experience. Look...
Apr 24, 2017 | Tips About Money
As college seniors across the nation graduate and start their careers, their financial lifestyle should be top of mind. Six tips new college graduates should use to strengthen their finances as they transition from the dorm to the office. “Now is the time for college...
