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Is Ghost Tapping Haunting You?

A new scam is quietly tapping into your convenience and turning it against you. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers about a trick called “ghost tapping,” which exploits the tap-to-pay feature on cards and mobile wallets. Fraudsters use the cards near...

Year-End Power Plan: Financial Tips to Launch You into 2026

As the year draws to a close, take this moment to celebrate how far you’ve come. Every step—big or small—has shaped your journey through 2025. Did you achieve the financial goals you set? Have you grown in ways that make you proud, personally and professionally?...

Pyramids and Promises. Don’t Get Burned by Fake Investments

The Allure of Easy Riches: Unmasking High Return Investment Scams In the pursuit of financial growth, the promise of high returns with minimal risk can be incredibly enticing. Unfortunately, this enticing prospect is often a siren song leading to financial ruin, as...

Elder Fraud On the Rise-$3.5 Billion and Growing

The 60+ year old community is under attack, and the complaints are on the rise. $3.5 Billion and growing.

Tips for Safe QR Code Scanning

In our fast-paced digital world, QR (quick response) codes have gained immense popularity. These codes are now found everywhere, from TV screens to product packaging and websites. However, while we appreciate their convenience, cybercriminals are also taking advantage of them for malicious purposes.

Supplies 4 Schools-a Way Everyone Can Help!

Supplies 4 Schools-a Way Everyone Can Help!

Supplies 4 Schools Provides a Way for You to Help Many kids in our community show up for school without the basic tools and supplies to be successful in class. To respond to that need, Mid Oregon created Supplies 4 Schools where collected supplies reach students...

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Start Your Financial Journey With a Map!

Start Your Financial Journey With a Map!

A Journey Without a Map To gain control of your finances, it’s important to set specific financial goals. But what does that mean? It means having a plan when you start your financial journey. Here’s an example: If you simply say, “I need to pay off my credit card...

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Adopt-A-Bear Gives Local Kids a Healthy Start

Adopt-A-Bear Gives Local Kids a Healthy Start

Catching Issues Early Helps Children Thrive When a child has an unaddressed health or developmental concern, it can affect many areas of his or her life—especially when it's time to start school. Research shows that nearly 40% of children enter kindergarten with some...

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