Consumer Education & Security Tips

Education

These tips are available so you can learn more about ways to save money, send your children to college, save for retirement, and more.

Education

How to Avoid Student Loan Forgiveness Scams

If the emails, phone calls, and text messages you’re receiving about student loan forgiveness are setting off your scam sensor, we’ve got you covered. Learn more about the most common student loan forgiveness scams and how to avoid them. Scams can come in all shapes and sizes. You may be…
READ
Education

Save Money and Time by Going Green

Going “green” often means reducing carbon emissions, consuming less energy, or cleaning our water and air. There are steps you can take with your finances to go “green” that might save you time, money, and possibly reduce your carbon footprint! Banking electronically There are many ways to save yourself a…
READ
Education

Saving for Retirement

Financial needs change through all stages of our lives. The one constant focus as we age should be on saving for retirement years. As you begin your retirement plan, there are a number of things to consider.

READ
Education

Save, Organize, and Streamline Your Finances

One of the best ways to reach your financial goals is to save your money in an FDIC-insured bank. Organizing your finances and keeping track of your spending can save money by reducing fees and interest charges. Don’t miss out on opportunities to save, like planning ahead to tuck some of your tax refund into your savings account. Below are some things you can do to keep your financial matters in order.

READ
Education

Getting Beyond the Tough Times

Make a financial plan to see you through Many consumers establish a budget as a planning tool. It is especially important to take a look at your finances and have a plan when your income decreases. By understanding what money you are getting and what you are spending, you may…
READ
Education

The training program trap: deceptive financing

Have you ever thought about paying for a training program to learn how to invest in real estate or start an online business? These programs can be pricey — and some make false promises about helping people make money. In fact, the FTC has sued plenty of real estate investment…
READ
Education

COVID-19 and Your Financial Health

Keep Yourself and Your Money Safe The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is working with federal and state banking agencies and financial institutions to assist customers affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) global pandemic. The following information is more important than ever during these challenging times. Social Distancing &…
READ
Education

Time to Take a New Look at Your Money Habits

Pay down that old debt in the new year The New Year holiday creates a feeling of starting fresh and encourages us to set new goals. While diets come to mind, setting new financial goals should be on the top of our lists. As you reflect on the past year,…
READ
Education

Protecting Seniors from Financial Abuse

Be organized, proactive, and aware to protect yourself, family and friends from financial abuse It’s easier than ever to handle our finances without setting foot inside a bank with so many advances in technology, but these changes have also made fraud and financial abuse a prevalent problem for older adults.…
READ

Security Tips

These tips are available so you can learn more about protecting your privacy and  preventing identity theft.

Security Tips

Cyber Secure Families – Cyberbullying & Information Sharing

As technology continues to evolve, the tools and toys available to your children increase in number and evolve in capabilities. Technology can be used to educate and inspire creativity in kids, but it also exposes them to a risky landscape most of us didn’t have to worry about during childhood.…
READ
Security Tips

Fraud Alert! Beware of Common Tax Scams

Tax season is upon us, a time of year when the scammers go into overdrive. Be extra careful while online, and avoid activities that could put your identity and finances at risk. It doesn’t matter whether you owe money to the IRS or are expecting a refund, as the scammers will target you regardless of your situation.

READ
Security Tips

2021 Cyber Hot Topics – Ransomware

In response to the pandemic, many end-users are now working from home instead of commuting to their business locations. Homes are being used as business offices, and computers and networks are being shared by family members. Families are taking classes, doing homework, and surfing the web in addition to performing business functions. The…
READ
Security Tips

How to Protect Seniors Against Cybercrimes and Scams

Many of the crimes that occur in real life happen on the internet too. Credit card fraud, identity theft, embezzlement, and more, all can be and are being done online. Seniors and the elderly are often targeted for these cybercrimes. They tend to be more trusting than younger people and…
READ
Security Tips

10 Cybersecurity Shopping Tips for the Holiday Season

It’s that time of year again — holiday shopping is in full swing! Even though the shopping insanity of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday have come and gone, holiday shopping is still at the forefront of many consumers’ minds. Due to the fact that many consumers are…
READ
Security Tips

Beware of Fake Checks

Protect yourself from fake check scams with these tips from FDIC Consumer News Even in today’s digital and mobile world where electronic money transfers are common, consumers and businesses may still prefer the assumed security of paper cashier’s checks or official bank checks for large or major payments. Recipients generally…
READ
Security Tips

Cleaning Out Your Old Data and Devices

Over the years, many of us have accumulated a mountain of CDs, hard drives, devices, online accounts, and other mediums that store information that are out there and unused. Outside of the key information you kept stored on purpose for long term use or retrieval, it is good to periodically…
READ
Security Tips

Staying Cyber-safe on a Summer Vacation

Typical travelers heading out on their summer vacation check that they have the right supplies and clothes for their trip before they hit the road. Expert travelers will be also checking to ensure they are educated and prepared to be cyber-safe with their devices and data while on the road! Thinking of…
READ