How to Set Up Direct Deposit for Social Security Benefits
Starting Tuesday, September 30, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will stop mailing paper checks for most federal benefit payments and transition to electronic payments. This change is being implemented directly by the SSA, so this courtesy reminder is to help you avoid missing your next payment. If you are still receiving a paper check via […]
Be Wary of Charity Scams
Contributing to charities and giving back to the community can be some of the most rewarding acts of kindness we experience during our lifetime – especially around the holidays. On the flip side, scammers – or Grinches, in this case – are looking to reward themselves by stealing those donations. If we are not careful […]
Keep Hackers at Bay with a Strong Password
In a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being the best), how would you rate your online security? While most individuals try to practice safe cyber activity, let’s face it; we’re human. It can become tedious to manage multiple passwords. October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and with the increasing number of cyber threats in […]
The most dangerous messaging apps on Android
New data from Kaspersky reveals that messaging apps for Android devices are wildly popular targets for phishing scammers. Of all the phishing attempts on Android messaging platforms between December 2020 and May 2021, WhatsApp led the pack with a whopping 89.6% of detected attacks. Learn More
