Like almost half of the United States population, you may plan to travel between Thanksgiving and mid-January. While the hustle and bustle of holiday travel can keep you occupied, it’s essential to protect your pockets so that reporting fraudulent charges or a stolen card doesn’t get added to your busy to-do list.
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Budgeting for Your Holiday List
The holiday season is filled with cheer and fond memories of cozy fireplaces and twinkling lights each year. But just as you take the first sip of a long-awaited peppermint mocha, the overwhelming thought of holiday shopping creeps in.
Before you know it, you have dozens of packages on the way, along with the dreaded credit card bill you must confront at the end of the month.
Do You Have a Zombie Lurking in Your Computer This Halloween?
As spooky season approaches, zombies may be on your mind. Have you ever considered that there may be a zombie in your own home? No, not last year's costume in the back of your closet or the classic horror movie on your streaming app. We're talking about your computer becoming a "zombie," infected with malware and controlled by hackers who want your personal information.
Peace of Mind with Estate Planning
When you hear the phrase “estate planning,” what do you picture?
Some may think of a large mansion on acres of land being passed down through generations. Others may imagine the reading of the Will of a wealthy great aunt. While this is sometimes the case, the truth is estate planning is not just for the rich, it’s for everyone.
National Customer Service Week and the Evolution of PACU's Call Center
Each year since 1992, we celebrate National Customer Service Week during the first week of October.
This year, during National Customer Service Week, as we are coming to the end of a year-long celebration of our 75th anniversary, we reflect on the 22-year history and evolution of our Call Center.
Digging Out of Debt Options
There are two methods of digging out of debt, the snowball and avalanche. Both are similar in that they have you focus on a particular account while paying the minimum on all others. And when you’ve paid off one account, you redirect whatever money you allocated for it to the next one.
But when you do the math and learn more about each method, the avalanche option usually will get you out of debt faster. But here’s the catch.
Spot the Gems. Dodge the Scams.
The internet has become a massive marketplace, offering everything from the latest gadgets to handcrafted furniture. While the convenience is undeniable, it's crucial to be aware of online scams. Here are a few warning signs to help you navigate the digital world and spot the gems of good deals from the pitfalls of luring scams.
Navigating Finances as a Couple: Key Strategies for Success
Managing finances as a couple can be complex, but with the right strategies, you can achieve financial harmony and success. Read on to find out more about these strategies and how they can work for you.
Watch Out for AI Phone Scams
Scammers are constantly looking for new ways to trick you, and as technology becomes more sophisticated, so do scams. One of these scams relies on AI voice cloning technology. Here's how it works.
The Realities of Debt Consolidation, Management and Settlement
The last few years have been financially challenging for many, including our neighbors and ourselves. We’ve navigated the fallout of a pandemic with soaring inflation, rising interest rates and now the resumption of student loan payments, all of which have put a strain on our household finances.