Learning How to Invest, Wisely and Safely
With saving account interest rates at all-time lows (2021 national average at 0.06%), more and more people are looking to invest their money instead.
Beware of Utility Scams
Utility scams can occur any time of the year but may increase during periods of very hot or cold weather and after natural disasters.
Scammed with Your Payment App
Say you're selling something—online or offline—and you get paid by a stranger. He pays you via payment app—think Venmo, Zelle, Square Cash and the like—and the money shows up in your app account instantly.
Robocalls. What Is Being Done to Stop Them?
Any call with a recorded or artificial voice message is a robocall. While some of these calls are legitimate, many, perhaps most, are not.
What You Need to Know About Amazon Sidewalk
If you have an Amazon Echo, Tile, or Ring device, read on. Amazon turned on their Sidewalk service for Echo devices on June 8th and will turn on Tile devices on June 14th.
Advance Child Tax Credit Payments Begin July 15
The Child Tax Credit (CTC) is a credit for individuals who claim a child as a dependent on their federal tax return as long as the child meets certain conditions.
Keeping Your Payment Apps (and Money) Safe
The way we pay has steadily changed over the years. Carrying cash and using plastic cards are becoming an old concept as we shift towards apps and other contactless payment options.
