Don't Always Trust Your Caller ID

Scam artists often research the phone numbers of local companies such as financial institutions and spoof their information, lulling recipients into a false sense of security causing them to divulge personal information that they might not otherwise reveal.

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Sarah Green
Don't Take the Bait Against Criminals

Phishing is when criminals use fake emails or texts that seem to be from companies or people you know. But they’re actually from scammers that are trying to lure you into responding or clicking links and handing over your personal information (like a password) so that they can steal your money or identity, or even get access to your computer. It’s easy to avoid a scam email or text, but only
once you know what to look for.

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Sarah Green
5 Smart Money Moves to Make This Fall

As the leaves begin to change color, it's time to start thinking about your year-end money strategy. The fall and winter holidays are closer than you think. Use the following strategies to make the rest of the year count.

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Sarah Green
5 Factors that Affect Your Credit Score

Whether you’re looking to get your first credit card for everyday expenses or take out a mortgage to purchase your first home, credit is an essential tool for helping people to meet their financial goals. Here are the 5 factors that influence your score—in order of most heavily weighted to least—and the simple yet effective steps you can take to give your score a boost.

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Sarah Green
7 Good Money Habits to Teach Your Kids

Experts agree that the earlier you teach children about managing money the better. And by doing it one step at a time — by introducing age-appropriate good money habits over time — your children will have a solid financial foundation once they become young adults.

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Sarah Green