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Fraud-Defender: Safeguarding Your Identity

Learn more about Fraud-Defender, a fully managed identity theft monitoring and recovery program. Continue reading

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Romance Scams: Broken Hearts, Empty Pockets

An openness to love can make individuals vulnerable to romance scams, where scammers exploit emotional connections for financial gain. Here’s how to protect yourself. Continue reading

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Phishing: What It Is and How to Protect Yourself

Phishing scams are on the rise as businesses become increasingly digitalized, posing a threat to sensitive information. Continue reading

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How To Help Young Adult Children Achieve Financial Independence

Mastering financial independence doesn’t happen all at once. Instead, it’s a work in progress. Continue reading

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How to Spot A Scam And Protect Your Money

Scams abound these days, all of them designed to steal your money, sometimes over the long haul, sometimes in a single transaction. Continue reading

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The Importance of Having a Will and Estate Plan

Anyone who cares about what happens to the people they love or the stuff they leave behind can likely benefit from setting up an estate plan. Continue reading

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How Much Insurance You Really Need To Protect Yourself And Your Family

Life teaches us that we can never be too prepared. We all need a protection plan in place, which includes a few essential elements: an emergency fund, health insurance, a basic estate plan and enough life insurance. Continue reading

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How to Buy a House with Friends: A Comprehensive Guide

Here is a step-by-step guide to help you and your friends navigate the journey of buying a house together. Continue reading

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Retirement Accounts 101: The Basics on What You Need

If you don’t have an employer-sponsored retirement plan, it’s time to look at IRAs. IRA stands for Individual Retirement Account, and there are four different types — all of which fall under the heading of ‘self-directed’ retirement plans Continue reading

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Investment Scams Awareness

With a struggling economy, inflation, and everyday struggles, the desire for an unexpected windfall of “free money”, combined with the desperation to cover piling bills can make people susceptible to fraud. Continue reading