By Hannah Nagos, AVP/Business DevelopmentSouthwest Heritage Credit Union Texting Scams Text messages from a unknown number saying there’s a problem with your Amazon, Apple, Netflix, bank, or cell phone account, or that you’ve won a great prize or gift card are a popular scam. Never click the link! Online Shopping Scams Online shopping are when …
“Did You Just Charge $3,178 on Your Credit Card? Reply Yes or No” How to Avoid Text Scams By Colleen Kelly If you are like me, no matter how much I learn about text scams, when I get the one that says, for example: “Credit Union Alert: Did you attempt a wire transfer of $4690.00? …
By Chris O’Shea What you need to know about FICO scores A FICO score is a three-digit number used by lenders to determine your creditworthiness. FICO score is a version of a credit score. VantageScore is the other one that is widely used. If you are still curious about FICO scores, here are all of …
By Hannah Nagos, AVP/Business DevelopmentSouthwest Heritage Credit Union Creating good financial habits at an early age can be powerful! So join us during April as we celebrate National Credit Union Youth Month! This year’s theme is “Unleash the Power of Saving at Your Credit Union™.” At SWHCU, we have the tools to help you and …
By Caroline Willard, CEOCornerstone League The news of two bank failures has rocked the financial services and tech worlds. Over the weekend banking regulators closed two banks: the $209 billion Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and the $110.4 billion Signature Bank in New York. SVB’s collapse – the second largest bank failure in U.S. history – …
By Jean ChatzkyWith reporting by Casandra Andrews Here are 5 deductions and credits to consider before filing your taxes If you are among the millions of taxpayers who expect a refund this year, Uncle Sam wants to remind you that unlike in 2020 and 2021, there were no stimulus payments for 2022. That means people …
By Jean ChatzkyWith reporting by Casandra Andrews Parents and mentors can assist in closing the financial literacy gap As a nation, we have work to do when it comes to teaching the next generation the ins and outs of personal finance. Only 25 states require high school students to take a financial education course before …
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By Matthew Mack Learn to manage your life and your finances independent of interest rate fluctuations The Federal Reserve raised interest rates again. The latest raise was 0.75%. If you’re keeping track, that’s six rate increases in 2022. In March, the Fed started the year with a rate increase of 0.25%. It was the first rate …
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By Jean ChatzkyWith reporting by Casandra Andrews Consider These 6 Strategies to Avoid Going into More Debt this Winter Even before epic inflation settled over the U.S., the most wonderful time of the year can also be the most expensive and stressful period for many adults. Overspending could be one reason many people dread the …
What is a credit score? Often credit report and credit score are used interchangeably, but it is important to know the difference between the two. A credit report is a detailed history of credit information. It will include balances, delinquent payments, bankruptcies, personal identifying information, and inquiries. A credit score is a three-digit number based …