How to Make Safe and Secure Transactions at an ATM
For many people, an automated teller machine is still their preferred method of depositing checks and cash as well as withdrawing money. If you plan...
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Fraud Talk: Employment and Student Loan Scams
Young adults are particularly vulnerable to employment scams and student loan repayment scams. If not actively seeking employment, it might seem...
Tips for Managing Health Care Costs in Retirement
As you plan your retirement finances, be sure to take health care costs into account. Even though Medicare will cover a large chunk of your expenses,...
How Online Banking Works: A Beginner's Guide
There’s so much that can be done with greater ease online, and that includes managing your money. Online banking is a feature offered by nearly every...
Fraud Talk: Social Media Scams
What are Social Media Scams? In social media scams, scammers use social engineering to bait victims into sharing personal or financial information,...
Adjusting Your Spending Habits When Your Income Changes
Whether you’ve just landed a big promotion or you’re out of work, it’s often a struggle to adjust to a seismic shift in your income. Here are some...
Back to School Savings Revisited
Did you know there are TWO Back-to-School Sales Tax Holidays each year in the state of Florida? Traditionally, families have taken advantage of these...
Ways to Lower Your Homeowner's Insurance Costs
Homeowner’s insurance is a necessary but costly expense to safeguard the money you’ve invested in your house. Yet you may be paying more for home...
Financial Considerations of Private vs. Public Colleges
Whether you’re planning for yourself or a loved one, heading to college involves major decision-making. What will you study? Should you stay close to...
Using a CD to Teach Your Children About Finances
Introducing your child to the world of finance should start at a young age and adapt in complexity as they grow. When the lesson of the day (or year)...
How Online Banking Can Help You Budget Better
With easy-to-access data, convenient automatic transfers, and a variety of ways to organize your money, online banking can revolutionize the way you...