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How to Avoid Debit Card Fraud

In the digital age, safeguarding your finances is extremely important. Debit card fraud can pose a significant threat, but with proactive measures, you can prevent it. Here are three effective ways to avoid debit card fraud: Regularly Monitor Your Account: Stay vigilant by regularly monitoring your account activity. Keep a close eye on your transaction…

7 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Making A Large Purchase

You’re convinced: You need that new iPhone or genuine Armani tie. Or maybe you know that gigantic, high-res entertainment center will transform your weekends. So you swipe your card and the dream item becomes yours. Your level of excitement is an understatement. That’s until, a few weeks down the line, when you’re staring…

Beware of Card Skimmers at the Gas Station!

How many times a month do you fill your gas tank? It’s a mindless chore, but did you know it can also be the beginning of a financial nightmare? Card skimming at the gas pump is an old crime that’s made a comeback – and your debit card may be at risk! Every day,…

Are you sick of grabbing your ringing phone five times a day only to find yet another robocaller on the other end? If robocalls are getting to you, you’re not alone. Those super-annoying automatic calls have recently exploded, and it’s enough to make anyone go bonkers. More than 30 billion robocalls were made in the…