As you get a jump on your holiday shopping, scammers and thieves are also preparing for their busy season! With e-holiday shopping expected to jump 11-15% this year, the fraudsters will be ramping up their efforts over the season so don’t let your guard down. Here’s how you can stay safe and avoid being scammed so you can enjoy the holiday … [Read more...]
Holiday Scam Awareness
Stop Trying to Keep Up with the Joneses
We’ve all been there. One day you’re handling your business and staying on budget and the next day, one of your friends suggests a weekend getaway or wants to go to dinner somewhere a tad out of your price range. Do you cave to the pressure to keep up with your friends or do you stick to your financial goals? If you cave to the pressure, you are … [Read more...]
What Are the Benefits of Investing in a Super Saver Money Market Account?
Suppose you’re looking to diversify your investment portfolio between high-risk investments (such as the stock market or the cryptocurrency your brother-in-law talked you into) and lower-risk options such as certificates of deposits (CDs). In that case, it’s worth considering a Super Saver Money Market Account to balance out your portfolio. As … [Read more...]