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 […]
Seemingly Urgent Security Messages Could Lead to Tech Support Scams
Seemingly Urgent Security Messages Could Lead to Tech Support Scams You’re online and get a message or pop-up alerting you to a problem with your computer. The message might even say or suggest it’s from Microsoft, Apple, or Geek Squad. Should you click immediately to see what it’s about? No, and here’s why. That urgent […]
Scammers Could Ruin Your Travel Plans You’ve probably seen ads online for “free” vacations. Or you may have gotten emails, calls, or text messages saying you’ve won a vacation, even though you never entered a contest. If you respond to these offers, you’ll quickly learn that you have to pay some fees and taxes first […]
Community Banks: Your Partner for All Things Small Business
Community Banks: Your Partner for All Things Small Business As a small business owner, you always find a way to get things done. Banking with a community bank means partnering with someone who shares your values and commitment to local success. Community banks understand the importance of investing locally and providing value beyond transactions. They’re […]
The Good, the Bad, and the Scammy Online search results can offer significant benefits to consumers, helping people find what they’re looking for. But online search results are also used by scammers to steer you in the wrong direction. In fact, scammers sometimes use paid search results to trick you. They might use another company’s […]