You’ve heard of credit unions. You may know someone who belongs to one, or you have one nearby. Maybe you even know that you’re eligible to join one. But what is a credit union, and what is the difference between a bank and a credit union? Here, we’ll list and explain...
Identity theft is big business for criminals. According to the Federal Trade Commission, there were 4.72 million reports of identity theft and fraud in 2020 alone. Sadly, as each year passes, the number of people falling victim to this criminal activity continues to...
Joining a credit union introduces a variety of benefits to those who join. Since you as a member are also an owner, a credit union can offer you a wealth of perks. Credit unions are financial institutions owned and operated by their members as opposed to traditional...
Identity theft is a common occurrence with over two million fraud reports in 2020. One question many people have after a compromise of their personal information or property is, “how to check if someone is using my identity?”. We’ll cover what identity theft is, how...
Credit card fraud is increasing and so is the number of ways criminals can access your accounts, steal your money, and make fraudulent purchases. Credit card skimming is when a device is attached to an ATM or payment terminal. Crooks target online shopping now, too....
