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How to Spot Social Media Shopping Scams

By: American Heritage 11.07.24 3 minute read

Social media platforms have become a popular and convenient way to discover new brands and products. However, an increasing number of scammers are using these platforms to create fake companies and push nonexistent merchandise to consumers.

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Your First Year Baby Budget

By: American Heritage 10.28.24 8 minute read

Whether you find out you’re expecting or you get a call from your adoption agency, your first response is probably an instant rush of emotions. That is likely to be followed by a dawning realization of how much needs to be done—and spent—before the baby comes home. Raising a child from a newborn to an adult today can cost over $310,000, not including college, according to a Brookings Institution analysis of data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Preapproval: An Important Step in the Loan Process

By: John Lutz 10.24.24 4 minute read

There are several steps before you purchase a home or buy your next vehicle. One of the first steps in these processes is to be preapproved for a loan. While a preapproval may seem unnecessary at first, the truth is that it’s a critical step in the loan process which can help make your end goal of buying a home or finding your next car easier.

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Certificates of Deposit: Knowing the Basics

By: John Lutz 10.17.24 3 minute read

Whether it’s saving for a child’s college fund or putting money away to purchase a vacation home, savings are a critical element of achieving your financial goals. But outside of savings accounts, what are some other ways you can manage your savings? Certificates, also commonly referred to as certificates of deposit or CDs, are a great way to store your savings to accomplish your savings goals.

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Top 5 Things to Do in Philadelphia This Fall

By: John Lutz 10.10.24 3 minute read

What is your favorite part of the fall season? Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs host a wide variety of fall activities that cater to the tastes of all, whether you’re a fan of the spookiness of Halloween or enjoy the crisp colors and flavors the fall season brings. Here are five family-friendly fall activities around Philadelphia to consider enjoying in the coming weeks. As a bonus, none should stretch your wallet too far and each is meant for all to enjoy the fall foliage and family fun.

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Don't Get Scammed Online: Spot the Signs

By: American Heritage 09.26.24 4 minute read

Do you know the warning signs of online fraud? With National Cybersecurity Awareness Month just around the corner, now is the perfect time to sharpen your scam-spotting skills. In this blog, we'll help you learn how to identify and avoid these schemes so you can protect your personal and financial information.

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What Type of Checking Account is Right for You?

By: John Lutz 09.19.24 4 minute read

Everyone manages their money differently, and as such, there are different types of checking accounts to meet your own lifestyle and preferences. While each comes with their own unique benefits, it’s crucial that you identify what kind of checking account is right for you and one which aligns with your habits and regular spending.

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