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CrowdStrike’s computer outage affected everything from travel to doctor’s offices to bank and investment accounts. CrowdStrike’s CEO George Kurtz reassured people early in the day by saying, “this is not a security incident or cyber attack,” but it’s upsetting when you log into bank and investment accounts and you see a warning message.

Learn how to outsmart the grinches lurking online and offline this season!

The most wonderful time of the year is here, but so are holiday scams! Don't let scammers steal your festive cheer. Check out this article from Forbes for essential tips on spotting and avoiding common holiday scams.

Protect your wallet, personal info, and peace of mind by staying informed.

Holiday Scams: The Unwelcome Gifts That Keep On Taking These next few weeks are among the busiest of the year for many of us. Given increased shopping and travel, work gatherings and celebrations with family and friends, there’s simply too much to do. We may not have the time or energy to be hypervigilant about seasonal swindles. And fraudsters are

The holiday season is in full swing, but so are the scams. Protect yourself and your loved ones from holiday fraud with tips from AARP.

Awareness is the best prevention so stay ahead of scammers, safeguard your finances, and enjoy a worry-free holiday season! 🌟💰

How to Protect Yourself From Holiday Scams From online shopping to charities to gift cards, here's how scammers often target you during the holiday season.

Credit cards are one of the safest ways to do your holiday shopping but even those are subject to fraud.

Here are 5 credit card scams to watch out for this holiday season! 🎄💳

Don't let fraudsters steal your festive cheer. Stay informed and keep your credit card safe from Grinches so you can shop with confidence. 💳🔒

5 Credit Card Scams to Watch Out for This Holiday Season - NerdWallet An awareness of scammers’ latest tools and tactics can help you avoid these five popular credit card scams.

After the Black Friday frenzy, let's keep the momentum going and celebrate Small Business Day! 🛍️❤️

Small businesses are the heartbeat of our communities, and they need our support now more than ever. Today, make a conscious effort to shop small and share the love. Tag your favorite local businesses and use
to let them shine. Show the world the gems you've discovered in your neighborhood and help these incredible entrepreneurs thrive.

We'll start the shout outs in the comments with our favorite small businesses, be sure to comment yours!

Together, we can make a big impact, one small business at a time. 💪💼

Nearly 75% of Americans experienced a holiday scam last year! That's a staggering number!

Cyber-crime ramps up significantly every holiday season. This article takes a deep dive into the different types of scams out there. It's always a good idea to refresh yourself on standard scams and learn about the new ones so you can spot them as they come and stay safe.

This article by Aura takes a deep dive into cyber-crime trends so you can safeguard yourself and your loved ones. Take some time to read up before the holidays hit full swing.

The Worst Holiday Scams of 2023 (and How To Avoid Them) Scammers ramp up their schemes during the holiday season. Learn how to avoid the worst holiday scams of 2023 while shopping, traveling, and giving.

Annuities Provide Peace of Mind and Lifetime Income And while they may be a good supplemental income strategy for retirement, they may not be the best return on investment in all instances. Here’s what to consider.

Many workers wonder when (and if) they'll retire Inflation, market fluctuations, and uncertainties about Social Security raise concerns

The bear market is dying after less than 20 months as almost $10 trillion floods back into equity values Skeptics are pointing to the inverted yield curve as a warning that the economy isn't out of the woods, but the equity market tells a different tale.