Archive - June 2024
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                            Scammers Continue to Steal Billions From Elderly AdultsJune 14, 2024 Categories: Community Banking, Community Banking Advocacy, Community Events, Community News, General This blog post was published by Jean Chatzky from SavvyMoney Hub, with reporting by Casandra Andrews. Follow these fraud prevention tips to help protect seniors from losing their savings It seems like scammers never sleep. Criminals are constantly coming up with creative ways to steal money from unsuspecting people, especially older Americans. Each year, millions of elderly adults in the United States fall victim to financial frauds, suffering $3 billion or more in losses, according to the 
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                            What to Do Before Applying for a MortgageJune 10, 2024 Categories: Community Banking, General, Mortgage Loans This blog post was published by Chris O’Shea from SavvyMoney Hub. Steps to prep for a mortgage Buying a home is exciting, but you must make sure you have all your ducks in a row before undertaking such a big financial move. The more you plan, the better off you’ll be. Here are some steps to take that will prepare your finances for a mortgage. Raise Your Score One of the most important things to do before applying for a mortgage is to make sure your credit score is as high 
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