5 Steps to Take After Being HackedUh oh — you’ve been hacked! Finding out someone has cracked open your accounts and helped themselves to your information can be alarming, but there are ways to mitigate the damage while jump-starting your recovery process.Here are five steps to take after being hacked.Step 1: Assess the damageFirst, take […]
Beware the Pending Package ScamEveryone loves a surprise package, and scammers are taking the excitement out of that experience by using bogus packages as a cover for a nefarious scam that tricks victims into sharing their personal information — and their money.Here’s all you need to know about the pending package text scam:How the scam […]
The Importance of Being Financially FitAre you ready to stretch those financial fitness muscles? We hope so, because it’s time to get financially fit!Being financially fit means living a life of complete financial responsibility. The Center for Financial Services Innovation (CFSI), also known as the Financial Health Network, defines four basic components of financial health: Spend, […]
Beware Jury Duty ScamsJury duty is a civic responsibility for U.S. citizens that enables the courts to serve justice in a fair and efficient manner.Unfortunately, some scammers are using jury duty as a cover for targeting innocent victims. The scammers rely on the victims’ limited information about the process to convince them that they have […]
How to Negotiate Salary for Your First JobThings are falling into place, and after months of researching your options, polishing your resume and sitting through awkward interviews, you think you may have found your dream job.You’ve already gone for a follow-up interview and the position is as good as yours. The only obstacle to cross […]
How Can I Protect Myself from Payment App Scams?Q: I love the convenience of payment apps, like Cash App and Venmo, but I’ve heard there’s been an increase in scams being pulled off within these apps. How can I continue to use my payment apps without compromising my safety?A: Payment apps offer users the ability to effortlessly […]
How to Create Your First Elevator PitchElevator pitches take humble-bragging to a new level. At its core, the concept of an elevator pitch is to squeeze all you can about your talents, strengths and work experience into the time it takes for an elevator to travel from one floor to the next.Your last few months […]
Your Guide to Using Your Credit CardsQ: I’d love to improve my credit score, but I can’t get ahead of my monthly payments. I also find that my spending gets out of control when I’m paying with plastic. How do I use my credit cards responsibly?A: Using your credit cards responsibly is a great way to boost […]
My Savings Has Been Wiped Clean; How Can I Replenish it?Q: The last few months have been really tough on my finances, and I’ve been forced to use my savings for getting by. My emergency fund and savings account are basically zero. Now that my financial situation is starting to improve, I’d like to start building […]
Turn Your Back Yard into an OasisMost of us have spent lots of time at home this spring, and it looks like summer might not be much different. With many attractions still closed and some states seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases, safe travel will be challenging. For many Americans, this means choosing to staycation […]