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Getting Cash at the ATM? Important Safety Tips
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Getting Cash at the ATM? Important Safety Tips

Criminals are finding more dangerous ways to steal cash and unfortunately, our local communities have seen an increase of incidents take place at ATMs. Continue reading
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Direct Deposit at Sound

Direct Deposit at Sound

As most financial business continues to be electronic, it’s important to provide correct account information to ensure you receive direct deposits and have payments credited properly. Continue reading

Avoiding charity scams

How to Avoid Charity Scams

Protect yourself and help your dollars make a difference where they are needed most by watching out for these red flags and doing some homework. Continue reading

Five Surprise Travel Expenses That Can Break a Budget

Five Surprise Travel Expenses That Can Break a Budget

With a little planning ahead and the right card in your wallet you can be ready for the unexpected and thoroughly enjoy your travels. Continue reading

Seven Tips for Tracking Down Your Dream Career

Seven Tips for Tracking Down Your Dream Career

Personality quizzes and aptitude tests can be helpful in starting your career search, as long as you’re realistic about their results. Continue reading

Be Prepared, Because Life Happens

Be Prepared, Because Life Happens

The important part is being prepared for those expenses, no matter how mundane or how extreme they turn out to be. Continue reading

Boost Your Credit Score: 4 Myths Debunked

5 Common Credit Score Myths (and the Truth Behind Them)

Your credit score is a reflection of your borrowing and repayment behaviors, and that means you have a lot more control over it than you think. Continue reading

Three Job Interview Mindsets

Three Job Interview Mindsets

In preparing for a job interview, it’s easy to focus on how you’re meeting others’ expectations of you, instead of considering what expectations you have for your next job and future employer. Continue reading

Understanding and Directing Your Withholdings

Understanding and Directing Your Withholdings

Paycheck withholdings are a fact of life for most workers, but they aren’t set in stone. Continue reading

car shopper choosing a new car

What Is Curbstoning? How to Avoid This Common Used Car Scam

A “curbstoner” often gets away with scamming buyers because they sell the vehicle and then ghost you. Continue reading

Choosing your Financial Institution

Choosing your Financial Institution

The very first financial decision you ever made is also one of the most important choices—it’s where to keep your money. Continue reading