Boo! October is Financial Planning Month
Checking in with your finances doesn’t have to be scary and Mid Oregon has the resources to help you.
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Category: Financial Health
FBI Warning: Your Browser Extensions May be Stealing from You
When the FBI releases an urgent warning to three million Chrome users, it’s time to pay attention. The alert warns malicious file conversion software, and their fake URLs, are hijacking personal information. It’s also at a time when malicious browser extensions and the hackers behind them are threatening Google Chrome users everywhere.
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Hi Mom, I Lost My Phone: The text scam that could empty your bank account.
A text shows up on your phone from a child. It say’s they’ve lost their phone (or some other emergency) and you have to text them back at a strange number. This is the beginning of a serious scam that many have fallen for.
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Reading, Writing & Money: how to save on back-to-school
Families are starting back-to-school shopping earlier this year. According to the National Retail...
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Fill Your Cart, Not the Debt Tips to Smarter Grocery Shopping
We know we can’t be the only ones picking our jaws up off the floor after looking at our grocery...
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Don’t Let the Imposters Win!
Imposter scams often begin with a phone call, message, or email from someone pretending to be someone you trust.
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Don’t Let the Summer Heat Up Your Budget
Summer can be packed full of fun things that distract you from your financial goals. In the midst...
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Forget Phishing, Smishing Scams are on the Rise
According to Verizon, one of the leading telecommunications companies, smishing (SMS phishing) is an increasingly prevalent form of cyber-attack targeting mobile phone users. Mid Oregon want’s you to know about the dangers of Smishing messages. Smishing is deceptive text messages that aim to trick individuals into divulging sensitive information or performing harmful actions. Verizon has identified several common types of these types of messages that users should be aware of to protect themselves from falling victim to these scams.
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Stop Dreading Your Finances: Simple Steps to Financial Peace This April
April is Financial Literacy Month, making it an ideal time to overcome financial anxiety and adopt...
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Kickstart Your Financial Health
As the new year begins, take this opportunity to conduct a financial checkup. Just as we...
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Are You Raising Financially Savvy Kids?
Investing in our kids’ financial education is like giving them a key to a successful future....
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Savings vs. Paying Down Debt
Are you torn between saving money and paying down debt? While paying down debt is crucial for your financial health, saving money is equally—if not more—important.
So, what comes first—saving money or paying off debt?
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