Cómo superar el obstáculo más grande para ser propietario de una casa March 18, 2021 Recaudar suficiente efectivo para un enganche es a menudo el mayor obstáculo para los compradores de casa. Según algunas estimaciones, puede llevar hasta 15 años para que las personas ahorren para la compra de una casa, especialmente con hipotecas convencionales, cuales requieren un enganche de entre 5 y 20 por ciento. Si está intentando comprar una casa… Read More
Tech Titans: 9 Women Who Shaped Tech, Past and Present March 12, 2021 In honor of International Women’s Day (March 8) and Women’s History Month we’re taking a look at some of the women throughout history that helped shape technology, as well as a group of tech titans creating the future. 1. Ada Lovelace How do you make something that doesn’t exist yet? Nineteenth Century mathematician Ada Lovelace… Read More
The Scoop on Skimming: How to Protect Your Card Information March 9, 2021 You take precautions to avoid card fraud. You’re careful where you shop online, you filter out robocalls and you use cash when you can. But did you know that something as simple as getting gas may leave you vulnerable to skimming? What is skimming? Skimming is a kind of fraud where fraudsters use a device… Read More
What You Need to Know About Online Scams March 6, 2021 The unfortunate reality is that fraud can happen to anyone. How you, and your financial institution, respond is crucial. Take a look at this testimonial from a FirstBank customer who received a fraudulent phishing email from an individual posing as a customer service representative. The scammer began by notifying them of an attempted fraudulent purchase on… Read More
Online Shopping Has Changed Fraud, Here’s How to Protect Yourself March 3, 2021 Shopping is increasingly done online, and unfortunately fraud has followed suit. According to national credit reporting agency, TransUnion, suspected eCommerce fraud increased by 12 percent during the first month of the COVID pandemic. Luckily, we’re here to offer some helpful advice that can help protect you from becoming a victim. More online transactions can make… Read More
8 Tips to Increase Your Home’s Equity February 23, 2021 If you’re like many homeowners, your house is the place where you can work, relax, eat and sleep, help your kids with their schoolwork and host your Zoom happy hours. But your home is also one of the best places for building wealth, and the way to do this is by increasing the equity you… Read More
8 consejos para aumentar el valor neto de su vivienda February 23, 2021 Si usted es como muchos propietarios, su casa es el lugar donde puede trabajar, relajarse, comer y dormir, ayudar a sus hijos con sus tareas escolares y organizar sus reuniones por Zoom. Pero su casa también es uno de los mejores lugares para generar riqueza, y la manera de hacerlo es aumentando el valor neto… Read More
The Sights and Sounds of Lunar New Year February 12, 2021 Here’s what you can expect to see during one of the world’s largest celebrations. Lunar New Year is celebrated in nearly a dozen countries by over 1.5 billion people. Lunar New Year marks the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar traditional to many east Asian countries, and it can occur any time between mid-January… Read More
5 Wallet-Friendly Activities for Valentine’s Day February 12, 2021 Valentine’s Day is a chance to show your love for that special someone, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend a lot to do it. We’ve got you covered with five wallet-friendly activities that you can do on the special day. 1. Dinner Date Who says dining in and fine dining can’t be the same thing?… Read More
21 Ways to Happiness in 2021 February 11, 2021 2020 was a doozy but it’s over now. A new year is here, and with it, the possibility for a healthier, happier 2021. Let’s dig into some of the ways we can all achieve a bit of happiness in the year ahead. 1. Fix your credit score The New Year is more than a date… Read More