by Nanette Duffey | Apr 14, 2026 | Bill Paying + Banking, Financial Literacy, Insights, Technology
With April as Financial Literacy Month, created by Jump$tart back in 2000, there’s no better time for families to bridge the gap between legacy banking habits and today’s digital reality. For families spanning multiple generations, banking has undergone a quiet...
by Nanette Duffey | Jan 13, 2026 | Bill Paying + Banking, Credit Cards, Insights
Pesky bank and credit card fees are likely nibbling away at your wallet before you even notice. From overdraft hits to ATM surcharges and rising annual charges, they add up quickly, turning oversights into significant drains. Conducting a thorough review of these...
by Nanette Duffey | Jul 18, 2024 | Credit Reports and Scores, Financial Literacy, Fraud Protection, Insights
Whether you’re a frequent user or a sporadic user of the payment app Venmo, you need to be aware of a new scam making its rounds. If you’re not armed with the knowledge of recognizing and avoiding this and other emerging scams, you are more likely to be victimized....
by Nanette Duffey | Dec 5, 2022 | Giving, Holidays, Insights
The holidays are here again, and with that festive, generous spirit, so too is the tipping season. If you want to better manage your holiday spending or avoid a social faux pas, we offer you these thoughts on gifting cash and tipping this holiday season. Who do you...
by Nanette Duffey | Oct 19, 2021 | Identity Theft, Insights, Technology
Buckle up for a quick ride onto the mobile payment superhighway. At one time, making payments was confined to writing paper checks or credit card swipes. Like consumer space flight, a new reality is here with the introduction of numerous new payment formats, including...
