Category: General

5 Things to Teach Your Kids About Money

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1. The Importance of Saving  The easiest way to encourage your kids to save money is by getting them a piggy bank. Go to the store and let them pick out a piggy bank they love, and they’ll soon find that keeping their money is enjoyable. Encouraging them to put their earnings in their piggy bank will teach

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Online Safety: Family Edition

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Today, having both Internet access and safety seems nearly impossible. While technology can be enriching and educational, it has its downsides. How can you protect your family from the dangers of the Internet while also allowing them access? Keep reading for some of our online safety tips for families. Be Careful What Information You’re Sharing

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4 Games That Will Help Your Kids Learn About Savings

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Teaching your kids about saving money can be quite the undertaking. Luckily, there are games and fun ways to help your children engage with this learning process. Check out these 4 games that will help your kids learn more about saving. 1. Monopoly Not only is Monopoly a fun family game, but it’s also a

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Why You Should Bank Local

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You’ve heard big banks advertise their services all over the world, but most consumers don’t realize all of the benefits that come with banking local. When it comes to customer service, banking fees and ethical choices, banking local is the smart choice, and we’ll tell you why. Great Customer Service Local bank employees have the

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Cybersecurity Check: How Secure Are Your Actions?

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It’s 2020 and more than time to be certain your cybersecurity practices are up to date. Cybercriminals become more advanced and attuned to the different ways to penetrate vulnerabilities of those who aren’t up to date on security. These are the top actions you need to take. Can you say yes to any of these?

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Top Cybersecurity Tips for Traveling

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Whether traveling for fun or for work, you are hopefully busy enjoying the sites. However, it can be easy to get caught up in the adventure that you forget to stay on top of your personal cybersecurity protection. While you begin packing your bag, don’t forget this list of top cybersecurity tips! Update all of

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Cybersecurity Safety Tips for Your Business

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Don’t let living your dream of owning your own business end because of cybercrime. Stay on top of the latest defenses when it comes to cybercrime by implementing even one of these tips for your business.  Never Assume You Are 100% Secure Unfortunately, you can never be fully protected against a cyber threat. The minute

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Tips to Keep Your Cash Safe Online & In Stores

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The holidays have hit, which means criminals are out and about looking to steal whatever information they can. Retail fraud attempts increased by 30% during the holidays in 2017. Being extra aware this season will help you keep your money safe, online and in stores, by using some of these simple tips! Use Your Chip

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Cybersecurity Tips for College Students

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There’s quite a learning curve in just about every way possible for college students out on their own for the first time. While a characteristic of college students is being tech-savvy, it doesn’t always mean that they know how to stay safe from cyber threats that advance and evolve every day. When they enter college,

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