If the ads, songs, and lights weren't proof enough, the holiday season is officially upon us. And with the holiday season comes lots of shopping—for relatives, friends, kids, and even maybe yourself. With the increase in shopping activity, especially around Black Friday and the December holidays, the potential for you to overspend also increases.
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While there’s a lot to be thankful for with the Thanksgiving holiday, one item that may not be so appreciative is your wallet. Between the meal itself, travel, decorations, and more, it may feel like the taps, swipes, and purchases never stop. However, with the proper budget and strategy in place, you can pull off a successful Thanksgiving that won’t empty your bank account.
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Are you familiar with tokenization? As digital wallets and mobile payments have gotten more popular over the years, hackers have found more ways to steal your information. Tokenization is a process that combats fraud and protects your personal and payment information.
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Credit unions may not immediately come to mind when thinking about history. But the truth is, credit unions have played an important role in shaping financial identity through the ages. Credit unions have always helped others in tough times, whether through support during wars or other modern-day relief efforts.
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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This time of the year is a perfect opportunity to review your own cybersecurity. Are all your passwords unique and stored away securely? Are you using two factor authentication wherever possible?
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If a loved one has recently passed in your life, all of us here at American Heritage offer you and your family our sincerest condolences. Loss is never easy, and we are here to support you all as you go through this difficult time.
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Buying a home is undoubtedly one of the largest, if not the largest, purchases you will make in your lifetime. With such weight on finding and buying a home, it’s typical to be nervous about homebuying or to not even know where to start. Thankfully, there are lots of resources and programs out there designed to help you for this specific purpose.
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Hackers are always inventing new ways to steal people's information and assets for their own personal gain. Recently, hackers have been using a Phantom Hacker scam, which combines impersonation with social engineering in order to access your accounts and devices.
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Whether statements are something that come to your mailbox or your email inbox, it’s important to look at them each month. Statements show much more than just your monthly transactions—they show your current rates, your balances, and can be a indicator if you’ve fallen victim to fraud.
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Tuesday, August 12 is recognized as International Youth Day. This observance offers an opportunity to recognize the importance of children and young adults in society, as well as ways to support their development and growth. Children are naturally curious, and as they get older, they’re sure to have more questions about money.
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