Login >>Everyone knows that January 1 is a time for making New Year’s Resolutions. Everyone also knows most people give up on their Resolutions by January 2, although some strong-willed individuals may actually last until January… (more)
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Facebook breach: what to do next
Facebook recently announced the largest breach in the company’s history. The breach affected about 50 million users, allowing hackers to take over their accounts. If you use Facebook, you may be wondering what to do… (more)
Your Social Security Number isn’t suspended. Ever.
A caller says that he’s from the government and your Social Security Number (SSN) has been suspended. He sounds very professional. So you should do exactly what he says to fix things…right? Wrong. The FTC… (more)
Credit dispute how-to
How to dispute an error on your credit report If you’ve spotted an error on one of your credit reports, you should take immediate steps to correct the inaccuracy. Around 25% of U.S. consumers found… (more)
Back to school: Protect your child’s information
Many school forms require personal and sensitive information. Here are some tips for keeping your child’s personal information safe — from pre-school through college. Safeguard your child’s Social Security number (SSN). Don’t carry your child’s Social… (more)
Adopt-a-classroom
We are joining forces with Pepsi Co. (Torrance) to adopt the 5th classroom of Mr. Lopez at Wilmington Park Elementary School. We will be collecting school supplies to ensure that Mr. Lopez and all of… (more)
Add online safety to that back-to-school list
You probably have a list of things to get done before your kids get back to school. It may include getting school supplies, figuring out carpools, and scheduling afterschool programs. There’s one more thing we… (more)
Six Ways To Teach Your Kids About Saving Money
Saving money is one of the most important aspects of building wealth and having a secure financial foundation. Yet many of us have learned the importance of saving money through trial and error, and more importantly,… (more)
Just popping in to scam you
You’re working on your computer when, suddenly, a message pops up on the screen: “Virus detected! Call now for a free security scan and to repair your device.” That’s a tech support scam. Don’t call,… (more)
Don’t fall for calls of wolf!
“I lost my wallet and ID. I’m stranded — please wire money.” “Your grandson is being held in jail. He needs bail money right away.” Scammers try to trick you into thinking a loved one… (more)