While the price tag for a college education has edged down slightly during the pandemic, it’s important to plan ahead to determine how to fund – or partially fund – tuition, fees, room, board and everything else for four (or more) years of undergraduate studies. Colleges and universities typically report a combined tuition and fees total. The average price of tuition and fees for the 2021-2022 academic year in the United States came to: $10,740 at public colleges (for in-state

We live in a fast-paced world, and we’re all attracted to the ease and convenience of online shopping. Chances are, you have an Amazon account – almost everyone does. Whether your cart stays filled with daily essentials, or you only use your account for holiday shopping, chances are good that you are familiar with the ordering process. If you toss a ball into a crowd, it’s likely to be caught by someone who has an Amazon account – and scammers

Equity Loans are the perfect way to finance your dreams. Take advantage of a great deal to make home improvements, finance an education, pay for a wedding, or consolidate your bills! An Equity Loan is a fixed end loan where you borrow a lump sum, repayable over a fixed term. Our Equity Loan gives you the security of a locked-in rate and a consistent monthly payment. For a limited time, tnConnect is offering Home Equity Loans with NO CLOSING COSTS! 

Identity theft is the most common scam reported to the Federal Trade Commission. In 2020, it accounted for nearly 30% of all scams reported. Identity fraud losses in 2020 hit $56 billion – that’s $13 billion for traditional identity fraud and $43 billion for identity fraud scams. What’s the difference? Traditional identity fraud: Scamsters pull data from digital channels, often using malware to hack Identity fraud scams: Scamsters contact consumers directly via phone, email, social media. So how do you

Triangulation Fraud and How You Can Be an Unwitting Participant Most people who frequent online auction sites, like eBay, have probably seen deals that simply seem too good to be true. While these big discounts can be legitimate, they are occasionally part of a growing trend known as triangulation fraud. Often called a victimless crime, the online buyer becomes a participant in the scam without even knowing it, taking on the role known as the “money mule” and a participant

Student loan relief has been extended through May 1, 2022. Now is the time for college grads and their families to start preparing for federal student loan repayments to begin again! Our partner’s at GreenPath have created a handy guide to prepare families for the start of student debt payments. Take These Steps with Your Student Loans