Identity theft is big business. While almost 1.4 million reports of identity theft were received by the Federal Trade Commission in 2021 (FTC.gov), the actual number of
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Everyone has bad habits, some of which we may not even been aware. It’s no different when it comes to your finances. There are small, everyday decisions that you could be making every day that are hurting you. Check out some of the more common money habits and ways to combat them. NOT TRACKING SPENDING It’s easy to make simple purchases here and ...
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By age four, many children will become familiar with the general concept of money simply through observation. Nowadays, they may see their parents use a debit or credit card (or maybe even a smart phone or watch) at the checkout stand before leaving a store. While they may still see the use of cash and coin, it won't be as common a sight as it was ...
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One popular method of budgeting is the cash budget. This type of budget is exactly how it sounds; you only use cash to make purchases as opposed to credit cards. However, as with any type of budgeting, there are advantages and disadvantages. Here are some of the pros and cons of a cash budget. PROS PREVENT OVERSPENDING You can only use what you ...
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Take control of your credit and debit cards with our Card Control app. With this app, you will now have the ability to turn your Visa cards on & off as well as set restrictions for how your card is used. This includes: GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION Use your phone’s location or a selected region on the map to determine where your card will work. If the ...
National Financial Awareness Day is this month (August 14, to be exact), and Cyprus has some tips to help build your knowledge about all things money. Click the links in
You might already be familiar with the process of financing a vehicle loan. You need to find a lender, have your credit pulled, get approved, agree to an interest rate,
Being in a car accident can be a stressful and chaotic experience. However, you can educate yourself now so you are as prepared as possible in the event of one. Here's
We're halfway through 2022, but have you given your finances their yearly checkup yet? After all, you go to the doctor for checkups, take your car for mechanical
Getting a great deal has a lot to do with timing. Whether it's clothes, electronics, or even a house, the price you pay has a lot to do with when you buy. Here are a few
When it comes time to get a new car, you may have to decide whether to sell your old vehicle or trade it in. Need an intro to how the trade-in process works? We've got
How well do you think you can spot a scam? While we’d all like to think we’re scam-proof, the numbers tell a different story. This year, the Federal Trade Commission
You may be familiar with the phrases "insured by NCUA" or "insured by FDIC." But what do these actually mean? While these two organizations are similar, each protects
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