‘Money Smart’ Program Teaches Finance to Older Adults

The Money Smart for Older Adults training program – also referred to as “MSOA” – is a special educational endeavor which was created by the collaboration of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the FDIC. The curriculum contains an abundance of information and...

Digital Spring Cleaning: Personal Cyber Security

April, 2017 | Volume 12, Issue 4 Spring cleaning is almost a rite of passage. With it we celebrate the renewal of life that occurs in nature each spring and eagerly await the exciting fun of summer. Traditionally, spring cleaning means cracking our windows and...

Watch Out for IRS Call and Email Scams

It is tax season and that means scammers will be trying to fleece as many people out of money as they can. This will go on beyond April 15th. These scammers manage to get enough people to fall for their tricks to get over a million dollars each year. Be on the alert...

Protecting Your Child’s Personal Information

In an increasingly connected world, privacy has become a key concern for people of all ages and from all walks of life. Online safety for kids is important too. While you’ve probably performed some research into safeguarding your own privacy, both online and offline,...

USDA Loans For Home Purchases – A Basic Guide

USDA Loans are becoming increasingly popular among individuals that desire to purchase a home within rural and suburban regions of the nation. Until recently, USDA Loans were considered to be one of the least-known mortgage assistance programs offered by the...

What are the Tax Benefits of Retirement Plans?

Do you wonder what tax benefits various retirement plans have and how those work? You might be asking yourself which plans would benefit you the most. Here is a brief overview of the tax benefits some of the different retirement plans offer. Employer Provided...