Staying Secure
In today’s world, there are risks for your finances and identity. Here are tips and resources to help you recognize those potential hazards and prevent potential loss.

Deer Crossings and Identity Theft?
What do Deer Crossings and Identity Theft Have in Common? by: Susan Sharkey, National Endowment for Financial Education® (NEFE®). Defensive Driving Lessons and Defensive Consumer Tactics In drivers’ education courses, we are taught to drive defensively and watch for...

Six Rules for Managing Credit Card Debt
If you want to be the master of your credit card debt load, follow these key six rules for managing credit card debt: 1. Take inventory. How many credit cards do you have? What's the balance and minimum monthly payment on each? What's the total balance? If it's more...

College Student Tax Refunds- The 4 Best Uses
For many of us who have recently graduated school or are still in school, tax season can be a happy time financially. Many people will get a tax refund from the IRS, and more will squander that money before it has a chance to make it through one statement. We have...