Is Your Emergency Fund Sufficient?

The Importance of an Emergency Fund Having a solid financial safety net can make all the difference when unexpected expenses arise. One of the key pillars of financial stability is an emergency fund, which is a dedicated savings account that is specifically set aside...

What Not to Skip when Choosing Insurance

What You Need to Know about Insurance Insurance plays a crucial role in providing financial protection, legal compliance, and general peace of mind for individuals, families, and businesses. Often referred to as a financial safety net, insurance is something that we...

What Is Identity Theft and How to Prevent it?

Understanding Identity Theft Identity left is a highly talked about topic, but do you really know what it is? USA.gov defines identity theft as when “someone uses your personal or financial information without your permission.” This can cost the victim their credit...

Understanding Retirement Savings

Planning for retirement is an incredibly important step in building wealth. Although its best to start as early as possible, you’re never too old to start saving. Taking the steps to initiate your retirement savings plan can be intimidating, but taking the time to...

How Does Inflation Affect Me?

Inflation may be the culprit for increased candy bar prices and the disappearance of five-dollar-foot longs, but the effects of inflation run much deeper than candy bars and subs. It’s important to understand what inflation is and how it impacts your short-term and...

Identifying and Avoiding Card Skimmers

https://www.shazam.net/news/shazam-blog/identifying-and-avoiding-card-skimmers/ By now, most of us have heard of card skimming, a big business for thieves. According to the FBI, card skimming costs consumers and financial institutions more than $1 billion each year. A...