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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,...
2020 Holiday Dough Fundraiser Finishes Strong

2020 Holiday Dough Fundraiser Finishes Strong

Our Holiday Dough branch fundraiser finished up last week, and the totals were amazing—even by 2020 standards. Our branches collected nearly $8,700 in donations, more than doubling last year's fundraising total of $3,480. We received donations ranging from a few...

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Year-End Tax Tips For 2020

Year-End Tax Tips For 2020

By Jean Chatzky * These year-end tax tips offer potential savings for your 2020 returns Yes, it feels like we just finished filing our taxes. And yes, it’s already time to start thinking about them again. That means getting organized now and making sure you do...

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