Archive - October 2020

 

Identity theft and consumer fraud can happen to anyone at any time. It’s important to learn how to protect your identity and what steps to take if your personal information is stolen. This short learning experience will explore: How identity theft happens and the potential impacts Strategies to help you protect your identity Steps to report identity crimes and mitigate damage CLICK HERE To Learn More 

 

Anyone with assets, dependents, or specific wishes for how they want to be taken care of in old age should consider estate planning. Putting off these decisions can cause unnecessary stress during what is already a difficult time for your loved ones. Learn how to start planning, with insights around: Why you should consider an estate planning strategy The differences between wills and trusts and the different options available Considerations that should be discussed during the estate...

 

Get Smart About Credit Day is today - is your score where you want it to be? The first step to building healthier credit habits is a good foundational understanding of what credit is and how it works. We have a few quick tips to get you started.
  Our financial education center offers personalized education to help you learn more about:

● Ways to build or improve your credit score
● How your credit can affect your financial life
● How to monitor...

83% of adults in the US have at least one credit card. A credit card can be a great financial tool with many benefits, but its important that consumers also understand the consequences if they don’t use their cards responsibly. Review this topic to learn more about: How credit cards work The benefits and risks of credit cards How credit card use influences your credit score

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Elder financial abuse is a widespread epidemic that, too often, goes unreported. Do you know how to spot common signs of elder financial fraud and what to do if you discover it?

This course will help you:

Understand financial abuse and be able to identify warning signs Discover resources and support available for victims Identify the rights and responsibilities of financial institutions in reporting Click Here to Learn the signs Now

October Is Financial Planning Month Six areas of personal finance to review.

When training to become a financial professional, much of our course work centers on the six critical areas of creating a financial strategy. Some recognize October as Financial Planning Month, so it's an excellent opportunity to review those six personal finance areas.1

Cash Management: This is a broad topic that can address many issues. One area is creating an emergency fund,...