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The Naughty List: How to Avoid Holiday Fraudsters

The holidays are a time of joy, family, and relaxation, but they can also bring added stress. Whether you're feeling the financial strain of gift-giving, dealing with travel hassles, or racing to check off your to-do list before taking a break, the holiday season can...

October is Financial Planning Month: Time to Tune-Up Your Finances!

As we dive into the holiday season, Financial Planning Month gives us the perfect chance to take a closer look at our spending habits, reassess our financial goals, and fine-tune our budgets. This month isn't just about crunching numbers—it's about emphasizing the...

Common Signs Of Phishing

Common Signs Of Phishing To Keep In Mind When Your Inbox Overflows With email phishing, deciphering what’s real from what’s fake can be a challenge. Our inboxes are stuffed with emails fighting to get our attention and get us to take some action. But how to ferret-out...

Are You Raising Financially Savvy Kids?

Investing in our kids' financial education is like giving them a key to a successful future. When children learn how to manage money from an early age, they become more prepared to handle their finances, avoid debt, and make smart choices as they grow up. As parents,...

What is Bot Fraud and Why Should You Care?

Bot fraud refers to fraudulent activities carried out or assisted by malicious bots. These bots are designed to imitate human behavior and perform automated tasks quickly and can lead to serious consequences, such as financial loss and identity theft. Unfortunately,...
Keep Your Financial Accounts Cyber-Smart

Keep Your Financial Accounts Cyber-Smart

cy·ber smart noun Being aware of the motivations and tactics of those who would attack your computer security and adopting measures to protect yourself and the information systems you are responsible for. Financial institutions and hacking go hand-in-hand these days...

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The Duck Race Raised Over $96,000!

The Duck Race Raised Over $96,000!

19,500 ducks race down the river in Drake Park The 2023 Great Drake Park Duck Race raised almost $100K for Central Oregon non-profits CASA, Education Foundation for Bend-La Pine Schools, Furnish Hope, MountainStar Family Relief Nursery, Neighbor Impact, Saving Grace,...

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