Sometimes, our finances can play tricks on us. For example, you’ve been eyeing a specific item for purchase. You see that your account does indeed have the amount you need to buy it. Yet if you’re practicing modest finances, this may not actually mean you have the funds to cover it. The key is to …
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It’s a great feeling to see your checking and savings accounts padded to perfection. The path to this point can be long and challenging — but not impossible. All you need is the right ethic and resources to help. You can use your savings and debt to achieve great results. Let’s start with your savings. …
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Home base: Marietta, Georgia Home life: Two year old English Bulldog Work life: Deposit Operations at FitnessBank Age: 24 The newest member of our FitnessBank Member-Athlete team, Josey Hilty has always been passionate about being active. A few years ago, she set out to find a new way to incorporate athletics into her life. After trying …
Looking to enhance your monetary standing? We don’t blame you While its value is clear, it’s not always easy to ensure you have healthy finances. That’s why FitnessBank put together this list of top tips for pocketing some extra cash. You can raise the probability of ending each month with more capital than you started …
Budgeting and savings do in fact go hand in hand. Many cite both acts as a difficult undertaking, though they fully recognize the benefits of both. But because they see them as two separate mountains to climb, some may shy away from trying to do both at the same time. However, things are not as …
Identity fraud is a major concern, regardless of who’s affected. That said, there are some people who are especially at risk of identity fraud. Here’s a list of those who may be more likely to be targeted by predators, and should keep a close eye on their info. The elderly are some of the main targets for …
It’s always the bruises you don’t see coming that sting the most. When it comes to identity theft, multiply that sting by 1,000. That’s because, as is the case with most instances of thievery, the ramifications far outlast the initial moment. But what’s also true here, is that there are steps you can take to …
It’s a sad reality that as a senior citizen, there are people scheming on your finances with fraud tactics. What should be a smooth transition into your golden years can become a nightmare without the proper safeguards. Part of this is knowing when and where con artists are likely to strike. One of the most …
Welcome back to the FitnessBank blog archive. In our previous entry, we discussed how elders are often the targets of financial fraud. But is there a typical source dealing out these harsh crimes? In truth, these acts can come from a range of sources. The saddest realization is that many of these infractions come from …
As we’ve noted before, FitnessBank loves the elders in our community. The time you’ve put in on this earth deserves to be held in high regard. Unfortunately though, not everyone sees this as an opportunity to exalt you. Instead, they take it as an opportunity to try and scam you out of your well earned …
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