Login >>No prizes from the FTC Recently, someone showed up at the door of the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) to ask about his prize. He had a mailing saying he’d won $5 million – and the… (more)
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Fix your computer with a gift card? Say what?!
Hey computer users, it’s time for a pop quiz. A) You get an urgent call or email from a tech support company, saying your computer has a problem. Should you give the company remote access… (more)
Staycation by default
Planning a summer vacation? You may be looking for deals on cheap flights or discounts at hotels and resorts – but some promotions may come with strings attached, and others can be downright scams. Before… (more)
A little birdie told us to update our passwords
You may have heard the recent news that Twitter discovered a bug that stored passwords “unmasked” in an internal log. What does this mean? If you are a Twitter user, your password could be exposed…. (more)
Well(here we go again)s Fargo
In case you missed it, Wells Fargo was recently fined several hundred million dollars by the CFPB for more deceptive behavior. In 2016, you may remember that the financial institution faced big fines for stealing… (more)
Your kids becoming financially capable -it’s possible
Most parents understand that they should teach their kids about money. Knowing where to start, on the other hand, is another story. Fortunately, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released a guide to help families raise… (more)
Apple Pay and South Bay
Apple Pay is the convenient way to pay with your South Bay Credit Union Debit card. Your transaction is secure, as your debit card numbers aren’t stored on the device or on Apple’s® server, so… (more)
Preparing to buy a home: how to raise credit score fast
In a hurry to buy? How to raise credit score fast There are three reliable ways to raise credit score fast when you want to buy a home: Reduce your credit card balances Have friends… (more)
The cost of coin
“Find a penny pick it up and all day long you’ll have good luck” We’ve all known since we were kids that pennies were good luck, but they’re not worth much more than that nowadays…. (more)
Local license plate love
California endless summer license plate There’s nothing more California dreamier than the thought of an Endless Summer. While this one dream may never actually be a reality, your car license plate doesn’t have to reflect that… (more)