It’s estimated that about 5% of the elderly population, which is a few million people, are victims of some sort of scam every year resulting in billions of dollars in theft.
Figuring out how to pay for college can be challenging, which is why it’s important to help students and their parents better understand how to fund their education.
Data breaches are a growing problem, especially when your card number is compromised. In 2018 alone, over 2.6 billion records were stolen or exposed and the FTC reported that card fraud accounted for 30% of their identity theft reports. Once a criminal gets a hold of a stolen credit card number...
Everyone wants to save money and save the planet. With Earth Day around the corner, now’s a good time to learn how being green can help you save the green bills in your wallet. What are some things people can do?Generall, the philosophy is to minimize waste and maximize efficiency. Such as install
The last thing you want when you’re relaxing on vacation is to stress out over thieves. So how can travelers take off without worrying that someone’s taking off with their money? Today’s SmartMoney Monday is about how to protect your money...
Today’s topic is how to take a vacation break without breaking the bank. You may want to think plastic. The right credit card has travel rewards and sign up bonuses that can really help you go places and save a bundle. Those rewards programs...
This is the time of year when high school seniors are finding out if they’ve been accepted to college, so it’s a great time to talk about financial tips for college students. So, before they go off to college to get book smart, how can college students...
Talking with teens about any subject can be challenging, but having the money talk is an important topic at an important time in their lives. So, where can parents start? For this week’s SmartMoney Monday...
Approximately one third of Americans file their own taxes each year, and It all starts by knowing the due date, which is April 15th. If you're thinking of filing your own tax returns this April 15th, we have someone who can help make sure you're prepared and ready to do it right.
Welcome back to another SmartMoney Monday. Today we're going to be discussing a financial issue that's challenging to many people – rebuilding your credit. Having poor credit scores can really be a problem. It can make getting credit...
