October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, making it an ideal time to revisit how you protect your personal and financial information online. Today’s digital scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with cybercriminals now using artificial intelligence (AI) to create convincing messages that appear legitimate. Many of these scams often involve text messages, emails, and even phone calls […]
As the 2025 football season kicks off, there’s more overlap between the gridiron and sound money management than you might think. Just like a winning team, a strong financial plan requires strategy, discipline, and the right balance of offense and defense. Here are four lessons from the field that can help you move the ball […]
Football season is back, and fans are gearing up for tailgates, debating big plays, and celebrating wins. But beyond the excitement of touchdowns and tackles, there are striking similarities between the strategies used on the football field and the principles of personal finance. The Game Plan: Assessing Your Position and Setting Goals Just like football […]
You may have heard about the recent AT&T data breach, which has raised significant concerns regarding customer privacy and data security. This unauthorized access to call and text records has affected virtually all of AT&T’s 100+ million customers. This widespread incident highlights the importance of staying vigilant. Here’s a breakdown of what happened and actions […]
Although cyber security issues and digital crime rates are rising, traditional mail fraud is also experiencing a surge. While it used to be limited to specific regions, mail fraud is now becoming more common across northern Alabama, especially in Birmingham. If you become a victim of mail fraud, recovering your losses can be difficult and […]
Whether you’re a recent college graduate in your first career job or you have been working for several years, a lot of people are finding it difficult to save for the future. Real-world inflation is making it difficult at the gas pump and grocery store, but less-than-stellar money skills can be the main culprit in […]
The Alabama Accountability Act has been helping disadvantaged young students receive a better education since 2013. Thousands of kids have benefited from this act, and now positive changes are being made to further help students get the education they deserve. The Alabama Accountability Act (AAA) – Here is what is new: Under prior law, AAA […]
“It is in giving that we receive,” as the saying goes. Thankfully, charitable giving is alive and well in our country. “Why America Gives” by Classy is a recent study that indicates 84% of donors plan to give at levels equal to or higher than charitable gifts made in 2020. I suspect it helps that […]
As Oscar Wilde once said, “With age comes wisdom.” While that may be true to a degree, it is no secret the unfortunate byproduct of advancing age is the deterioration of one’s physical and mental abilities. While diminishing capacity is obvious in some people, it is more subtle in others, leaving them unprotected and vulnerable […]