Feb 28, 2017 | News You Can Use
7 Ways to Thwart Cybercrime WASHINGTON – Cybercrime continues to be a growing problem in the U.S. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, though we do not have 2016 totals, in 2015 the agency received approximately 288,000 complaints from...
Feb 23, 2017 | Loan Knowledge, Tips About Money
An important step to finding a home, whether you’re renting or buying, is ensuring that you have a good credit history. The American Bankers Association suggests the following tips to improve your credit score. Request a copy of your credit score report – and make...
Feb 10, 2017 | Tips About Money
Save or Spend: 5 Ways to Make Your Refund Count This Tax Season According to the Internal Revenue Service, the nation’s taxpayers received an average tax refund of nearly $3,000 in 2016. This year, with more than 70 percent of taxpayers receiving a refund, the...
Feb 9, 2017 | Tips About Money
Spring Break is almost here! Make sure your finances are safe during your next vacation with the following tips: – Notify your bank debit card and credit card department that you will be going out of town so that your cards are not frozen for suspicious activity...
Feb 9, 2017 | News You Can Use
Record the toll-free numbers of all credit cards you carry in your wallet in a secure place. If your card(s) become lost or stolen, immediately notify the creditor(s) so they can cancel your card(s) and issue new ones. You would then need to file a police report....
Feb 9, 2017 | News You Can Use
Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) are a convenient way for you to transact banking. Follow these 5 tips to make your transaction safe whether you are using your neighborhood First Saving Bank ATM or one halfway across the globe: 1.Prepare your deposit slips, envelopes,...
Feb 9, 2017 | Tips About Money
Review your credit annually: it pays off! One of the easiest ways to protect your credit is to review it once a year. It’s a simple safeguard that can save you money, time and headaches down the road. The law requires that major consumer reporting agencies...
Feb 9, 2017 | Scams and Frauds
FAKE “Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigation” emails making the rounds again. December 28, 2016 by: Ari Lazarus Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Scams are like weeds: they crop up, are treated and disappear, only to find a way to pop up again. Such...
Feb 9, 2017 | News You Can Use
Whether you are an Android, iPhone or Windows Mobile user, updating your phone when new software updates become available is an easy and safe way to make sure your smartphone is as secure as possible, you are getting the best mobile experience, and bugs you might not...
Feb 3, 2017 | Tips About Money
Get Serious About Saving! 1. Set a goal Your goal should be realistic, measurable, achievable and timely. Follow these guides to prevent you from setting yourself up for failure. Calculate your savings goals. 2. Choose a savings account thoughtfully Savings accounts...
