Credit Union News and Insights

We all know the online world is ripe with fraud. But it can be difficult to spot digital crooks and rip-offs in emails and websites. Especially when it comes to tax scams. Sure, every year has its share of tax-related double-crossers, but the scams continue well after tax return deadlines. The IRS has shared some ongoing scams to watch out for even beyond tax season and how to avoid them.

Right now, 47% of us are spending more than or equal to our income, according to data compiled by the Financial Health Network.

Today’s world moves at the speed of data. In case you’re curious, that’s really, really fast. And lurking in the shadows of that high-speed, data-centric world are scammers, hackers and credit thieves.

Summertime travel is a wonderful thing. Whether you’re visiting a theme park, traveling to some place lush and green or going tropical, relaxation is the name of the game. Part of that leisure starts with some surprising benefits that you can use to protect your vacation from the unexpected.

If you struggle to effectively manage your money or lower your debt, give this approach a try. We are all at different levels of the financial spectrum, and a good way to determine where to start with your plan is to be honest with yourself.