Money Matters Blog

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Cyber fraud is constantly on the rise, and hackers are always evolving their tactics. Putting these 10 habits into place can help you remain one step ahead of the bad guys:

A long password is better than an overly complex password. Try to create unique passwords for all of your logins and change them periodically. Of course, the more passwords you have and the more often you change them,...
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Finding free or inexpensive activities for your kids can be a challenge. It’s great to get them active and out of the house, but at this point, you’re out of ideas. We have crafted the perfect list of kid-friendly things to do that won’t break the bank!

If it’s chilly outside and the kids are looking to wind down, a movie marathon is a great idea! Make a theme of it by making snacks to go with the movies you decide to watch. Think popcorn “snowballs”...
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Uh oh, the unthinkable happened: a car accident, medical event, or job loss. You had to dip into your emergency fund. The good news is you had prepared for the unexpected by keeping an emergency fund. The bad news is that you had to spend  it. Where do you go from here and how do you rebuild what you had? Here are some tried and true ways to rebuild your emergency fund for the next rainy day.

That gym membership and streaming subscription...
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