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What is a high-yield savings account?
Learn how a high-yield savings account works, compare it to CDs and MMAs, and explore tips to grow your savings with higher interest and FDIC protection.
How to protect yourself against micro-deposit scams.
Educating yourself about micro-deposit scams can help you identify these transactions. Protect yourself against fraud and the latest schemes by staying alert.
The dangers of seemingly harmless online quizzes.
Online quizzes may seem fun, but they can be used to steal your personal information. Learn how to spot scams, protect your data, and secure your accounts.
Benefits of saving for medium-term goals.
It’s a good idea to get in the habit of creating targeted savings goals. Short-term and long-term goals may be discussed more frequently when creating goals, but medium-term goals are…
What is a smishing scam? How to protect yourself.
Robotext scams are on the rise. A robotext scam is also known as a smishing scam. You should be aware of these scams and know how to protect yourself against them.
Your tax refund is a chance to grow.
It’s tax season again and W-2s are hitting mailboxes around the country. This year the average federal income tax return is estimated to be in excess of $2,000. What better way to get…
Protecting your financial health this holiday season.
It’s the holiday season again, and that means you’re making transactions in stores, online, and with retailers and vendors that you may not otherwise do business with. This increased…
3 trends to avoid when building savings.
Avoiding costly trends when managing your personal finances is key to creating personal wealth. Dive into three trends that could derail your ability to grow your money.
How to protect yourself from identity theft.
Hackers constantly search for ways to steal information both online and offline. It's important to take action and protect your identity.