SCAM OF THE WEEK: Tollway Turmoil

SCAM OF THE WEEK: Tollway Turmoil Scams that occur over text messaging are called smishing scams. This week, cybercriminals are using smishing to target motorists. They send a fake text message claiming that you have a toll due for driving on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The toll is not for a large amount, but the message […]

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Mastering Online Banking: Tips and Tricks for Tech-Savvy Professionals

Mastering Online Banking: Tips and Tricks for Tech-Savvy Professionals The Benefits of Online Banking Convenience at Your Fingertips One of the most significant advantages of online banking is managing your finances from anywhere, at any time. With just a few clicks, you can check your account balances, transfer funds, pay bills, and even deposit checks […]

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14 Red Flags for Elder Financial Abuse

14 Red Flags for Elder Financial Abuse The key to spotting financial abuse is to look for change in a person’s established financial patterns. Watch out for these red flags: Unusual activity in an older person’s bank accounts, including large, frequent or unexplained withdrawals Changing from a basic account to one that offers more complicated […]

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SCAM OF THE WEEK: The YouTube Trap

SCAM OF THE WEEK: The YouTube Trap In this week’s scam, you receive an email containing a video from what appears to be YouTube’s CEO. In the video, the CEO claims that YouTube is changing its income policy, and you must accept new terms and conditions to make money from your channel. The video informs […]

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How To Start a Budget

How To Start a Budget Starting a budget is relatively simple. The basic process for making a budget goes like this: Add up the monthly income you expect from all sources Categorize and add up the monthly expenses you expect to pay Subtract expenses from income Your goal should be to see how much you […]

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