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The Equifax Data Breach: Steps You Should Take Now to Prevent Fraud Later

Credit reporting agency, Equifax announced a cybersecurity incident potentially involving the personal information of about 143 million U.S. consumers. They state that “unauthorized access occurred from mid-May through July 2017.” They further stated that the info at risk includes, “Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and, in some instances, driver’s license numbers.” Also, approximately 209,000 U.S. consumers’ credit card numbers and dispute info of about 182,000 U.S. consumers were accessed.

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Fraud Protection & Security

10 Budget-Friendly Family Activities to Soak Up the Last of Summer

Students and teachers all across the region are heading back to school this month, but that doesn't mean summer is over entirely! There are still a few weeks left in this sweet season, and time to squeeze in more summertime memories before we enter the cooler months. Need some ideas that won't disrupt the back-to-school routine or cost a fortune? Consider some of these!

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Personal Finance

What to Watch Out For When Making Purchases Online

One of the greatest things about the explosion of the internet in the late 90s was the start of online markets and buying things online. Paired with the release of smart devices and more widely available wi-fi, it&# 39;s now easier than ever to purchase anything with the click of a button, anywhere, anytime.

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Fraud Protection & Security

Credit Unions vs. Banks: Understanding The Credit Union Difference

While credit unions offer all of the products and services you’d expect from a financial institution and are federally insured, they’re different in that they exist on the philosophy of “people helping people.” Here are a few ways we go about it.

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5 Wise Things To Do With Your Tax Refund

Tax season is right around the corner and let’s face it, it’s not every day that the government gives you money. When that happens, it can be very tempting to go out and buy that 75” Ultra HD 4K television. While the appeal to spend that money is obvious, be sure to consider that there may be better ways to spend that extra cash. Here are just a few to get you thinking about what you want to do with this year’s tax return.

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Tax Returns

Tax Return Refresher + Resources

In light of the oncoming tax filing season, here's a refresher that includes some tips and resources to help ease the stress that comes with it.

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Tax Returns Retirement