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8 Ways to Stop Identity Theft

More than 15.4 million Americans were victims of identity fraud last year, according to Javelin Strategy & Research. The American Bankers Association is offering eight tips to help consumers protect their information and avoid becoming a victim.  

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Preventing Tax Return Fraud

You work hard for your money (cue Donna Summer tune from 1983...) and you (and/or your spouse, accountant, tax service, accounting major nephew, etc.) work even harder to make sure you get to keep as much of that money as possible after paying taxes.

Don't let a devious cybercriminal make it all for nothing. Our friends at NerdWallet have compiled the following up-to-the-minute advice for keeping fraudsters at bay this tax season.

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What's the BEST Way to Save? (Part Two)

Last week we talked about the variety of accounts that will safely store (and potentially grow) your hard-earned savings: traditional savings, money markets, Christmas clubs, individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and certificates of deposit (CDs).

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What's the BEST Way to Save? (Part One)

OK, so the title of this blog may be a trick question. Here's why...

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Santa Is Real, But THESE Are Totally Fake

 

It's the first week of December, and most of us are already knee-deep in the hustle and bustle of the holidays. But while we're perpetually preoccupied with holiday shopping, tree-trimming, and cookie-baking, cyber criminals are laser-focused on taking advantage of our distraction.

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Why Things Will Look Up When You Downsize

Ahhh...the empty nest.  At first, it's bliss. You finally have privacy!  You no longer have to stock the fridge with pizza rolls! Your laundry and dishwashing tasks are cut in half!  Soon, though, you notice that your voice is echoing through the empty halls and your spare rooms are growing spider webs.  Is it time to consider downsizing?

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Is Fall the Best Time to Buy a House?

Sometimes it's smarter to buy certain items according to the season, like sweaters near the end of  winter and swimsuits in late summer. But what's the best season for buying a house?

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5 Ways to Protect Your Small Business from Account Fraud

October is National CyberSecurity Awareness month, so we're focusing on a different aspect of cybersecurity each week (unfortunately there are many, MANY topics to cover). Today we're spotlighting a particularly invasive type of fraud: Corporate account takeover. Keep reading for great information from our trusted partners at the American Bankers Association on how you can remain #CyberAware.

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Just What You Wanted, a New Scam: Fake CP2000 IRS Tax Forms

 

Within the last month the Internal Revenue Service has been inundated with reports from terrified taxpayers who have received notices that their taxes were underpaid.

While the form (number CP2000, specifically) is used legitimately by the IRS for this purpose, the version consumers and businesses have been reporting is definitely not.

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Back-to-School Banking 101 for College Students

 

It's finally (or should that be "already?") time to get back to school. And if you're a college student, this also means adjusting to a changing schedule, a new curriculum, and hopefully, a new budget. Here are some quick common-sense ideas to help college students keep a 4.0 in the subject of personal finances.

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