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 … [Read more...]
Tips to Jumpstart Your Savings
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It’s human nature. We’re all wired to meet our immediate wants, whether it’s indulging in a tempting bowl of ice cream, spending more time than we dplanned scrolling through social media, or treating ourselves to an impulse purchase. Unplanned … [Read more...]
5 Ways to be Frugal in February
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You've heard of Dry January, but have you heard of Frugal February? It's kind of the same…but for spending. Your budget is probably a little tapped out after the holidays. Frugal February is a month to get back on track by spending very little and … [Read more...]
Protecting Children from Identity Theft
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Identity fraud goes in and out of the headlines with regularity, and while it can be overwhelming to try to keep up with the most current scams, we frequently hear updates from various news sources about guarding our identities. The latest scams are … [Read more...]
Financial Resolutions for 2022
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The start of a new year allows us to reset ourselves, our goals, and even our finances. Check out the below financial resolutions for 2022! … [Read more...]
Guarding Against Unauthorized Debit Card Charges
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Nothing is worse than looking at your accounts in Online Banking and noticing a charge that you did not place. If this ever happens to you or your card is lost or stolen, please contact us immediately at (865) 688-2424. Here are some ways to protect … [Read more...]
Money Mule Scams and Other Scams from the USPS
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Some of our members have fallen prey to Money Mule Scams this year. Learn what they are and how to protect yourself! WHAT IS A MONEY MULE SCAM? Someone asks you to send money (wired funds, cash, checks, or gift cards) and instructs you to send … [Read more...]
Take Our Credit Report Quiz!
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Do you know the difference between your credit report and credit score? Do you understand the importance of each? Take the below Credit Report Quiz to find out! … [Read more...]
Identity Fraud through Skimmers or Shimmers
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You've probably heard about it on the local news over the last few years; criminals caught with equipment that allowed them to capture credit and debit card activity of unsuspecting consumers fueling up at the local gas station or using their cards … [Read more...]
Tell Congress to Oppose New IRS Reporting Provisions
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As Congress considers critical new spending, policymakers are eying unconventional sources of revenue to fund their plans. On October 12, House leadership doubled down on the unprecedented proposal to require financial institutions to turn over vast … [Read more...]