Posts by Michele Milz
Smishing – the Latest Texting Scam
Smishing – the Latest Texting Scam First, there was phishing – a fraudulent solicitation of your personal information via websites and online shopping. Now, consumers need to be aware of “smishing” – scammers latest way to attempt to steal your private information. Also known as SMS phishing, smishing is a way for fraudsters to get…
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Frugal February Challenge
Frugal February Challenge – Five Ways to be Frugal in February You may have heard the term Dry January recently, but have you heard of Frugal February? It’s a similar concept for your spending. If your budget is a little tapped out from the holidays, Frugal February is an opportunity to press reset and get…
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Help Us Protect Your Financial Information
Help Us Protect Your Financial Information Ensuring your account security is a top priority for us, and we are constantly putting systems in place to keep your information secure. However, we can always work together to keep you and your account information as safe as possible. You can do your part by keeping in mind…
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Tips for Maintaining Financial Wellness in the New Year
Tips for Maintaining Financial Wellness in the New Year January is National Financial Wellness month, and an opportunity for a fresh start. Start off your new year on the right foot, and set your self up for a year of financial wellness by following some of these tips: Online Security. Take an overall review of…
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New Year’s Resolutions for Kids
New Year’s Resolutions for Kids A new year is quickly approaching, which means more than 60% of our population is already making a list of resolutions (or goals) they want to accomplish in the coming year. While most of those resolutions may be diet or health-related, it’s always a good idea to include at least…
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Time Management Tips for the Holiday Season
Time Management Tips for the Holiday Season The holidays are fast approaching, and this is about the time that adults grow more stressed as they consider the long to-do list and the schedule full of events. While you may feel the urge to channel your inner Grinch and cancel all of your holiday-related plans, consider…
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Six Points to Consider when Selecting a College
Six Points to Consider when Selecting a College Beginning the college search can be overwhelming – does your student decide where they want to spend the next four years? Here are some tips about what to look for to help narrow down the options, without sacrificing your student’s college-shopping experience. School Size How many students…
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Seven Ways to Avoid Stress this Thanksgiving
Seven Ways to Avoid Stress this Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and many are already starting to experience stress related to planning, prepping, and executing the perfect holiday meal. Here are some tips to help alleviate some holiday stress and leave more time to enjoy time with loved ones. Make a detailed plan.…
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Halloween Safety: Tips for Trick-or-Treaters
Halloween Safety Tips for Trick-or-Treaters Halloween is just around the corner, which means families everywhere are anticipating an evening of trick-or-treating in their neighborhoods. Before you head out for the evening, make this year’s haunted holiday as safe and fun as can be with these great tips: Always walk with a group and/or with a…
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Simple Ways to Save this Halloween
Simple Ways to Save this Halloween Do you remember the good old days of making costumes out of bed sheets and eating homemade treats – like candy apples and peanut brittle? While those inexpensive activities are not as popular as they used to be, with a little creativity and ingenuity, these money-saving options will keep…
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