Online banking gives you the ability to manage your accounts without visiting a branch in person. You can use your computer or mobile device to do banking-related tasks when it’s most convenient for you – even outside of normal banking hours. Many brick-and-mortar banks now offer a suite of online services, or you can choose
Automatic bill payment allows you to transfer money from your bank account, credit union or credit card to a creditor, service provider or other vendor without having to initiate the payment yourself. Automatic payments can usually be set for whatever time frame a bill is due – weekly, monthly, quarterly or even annually. If you
The new coronavirus COVID-19 has affected the lives of millions of people around the world. While you and your loved ones may already be taking steps to protect your health during the pandemic, you also need to protect yourselves from a new threat: scammers. Through phone calls, emails, and text messages, cybercriminals are using the
Although many of us avoid thinking about it, the situation or time may come when we cannot make important decisions for ourselves. It is important to consider who you want to manage your property, financial and/or medical affairs if you are unable to due to mental or physical incapacity. A power of attorney (POA) is
Just thinking about keeping track of financial, legal and personal documents can be stressful. Now that 2019 has come to an end, you may be feeling overwhelmed by the pile of receipts, pay stubs, tax forms and other business and/or personal paperwork that accumulated during the year. What you may not realize is that it’s
