Everywhere you turn, you are hearing what to do and what not to do to stay physically healthy. But what about keeping your finances healthy or “sane” during the COVID-19 pandemic? Here are some strategies to protect you.
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We’re in This (Mostly) Together
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Protect Yourself from Scammers Take a moment and think about what you’ve been through over the last few weeks. Chances are, you have made your contribution to the health and safety of your community by isolating yourself and your family. You have learned new ways to move through each day, and for some this has drastically altered your professional and economic situation. Through all of this, it’s been helpful to remember that we are all in this together. And then
Read More About We’re in This (Mostly) TogetherProtect Yourself Financially from the Impact of the Coronavirus
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We want our members to feel financially confident during the current global COVID-19 pandemic. There are many steps you can take to help protect yourself or a loved one from the financial impact of the coronavirus. The below article from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau provides a wide range of information from: Dealing with a loss of income Options to pay your mortgage Options to pay your student loans How to work with debt collectors How to protect older adults And
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During times of economic uncertainty, and with a significant number of people working remotely, companies and individuals are increasingly at risk of fraud or cyberattacks. Protect yourself and be aware of scams. There are several great resources at your disposal to keep yourself and your money safe. Regarding the upcoming Economic Impact Payments and Coronavirus Tax Relief, here are a few reminders to protect yourself from fraud. The government will not ask you to pay anything up front to get this
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Despite the uncertainty of the world around us, your credit union is here for you. There are a variety of ways you can complete your financial transactions, even if our lobbies are currently closed.
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As COVID-19 spreads in the U.S., people all over the country are beginning to feel its financial ripple effect. For the first time since the 1960s, people potentially exposed to the coronavirus are being asked to quarantine themselves. Businesses, schools, childcare centers and other institutions are taking steps such as closing offices or transitioning to remote work to protect the health and safety of their employees and communities. For most of us, and especially for the 32 million workers who do not have paid
Read More About What to Do If Your Income Is Interrupted or Lost UnexpectedlyIntroducing Card Connect
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New Mobile App Brings Added Convenience and Security to Card Usage Multi-tasking while being-on-the-go is a common characteristic of today’s age. The trick is identifying the best tools to support our mobile lifestyles. tnConnect Credit Union members looking for a way to make managing their debit and credit cards easier and secure, now have an exciting new card app at their disposal! Our new card app, Card Connect, developed with credit union members foremost in mind, brings together all the
Read More About Introducing Card ConnectAre you concerned about protecting your kids online?
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The internet has made life easier in a plethora of ways over the last 20 years. Because of that, children are on the internet at a younger age each year. At tnConnect, we are constantly researching and investigating different ways to keep your finances and personal identity safe. We also realize many of our members are concerned about the well-being and safety of their families on the internet. Today we are sharing an excellent resource that discusses a variety of
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Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone uses your stolen personal information, including your Social Security Number, to file a tax return claiming your refund. According to the IRS, reversing the damage caused by tax related identity theft can be a frustrating and complex process for victims. In addition, scammers will use tax season as an opportunity to commit fraud, pretending to be the IRS, and asking consumers for cash, or asking consumers to convert cash to gift cards which is
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Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week is February 3-7. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Tax Identity Theft Awareness webpage will be providing webinars and other resources throughout the week to help educate the public on how to protect against identity theft this tax season. There will be information on important topics such as recognizing governement imposters and recovering from fraud. Some will also highlight special resources for active duty service members, older adults, and small businesses. Tax identity theft happens when
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