6 Naughty Holiday Scams to Beware of This Season

6 Naughty Holiday Scams to Beware of This Season

‘Tis the season to be jolly! Unfortunately, though, not everything about the holiday season is all happy and nice. As always, scammers are on the scene, ready to turn the joyous season into a nightmare. Here are six naughty-list scams to watch out for this holiday season. 

1. Online shopping
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Diamond Valley Promotes Kim Starks to Senior Vice President

Diamond Valley Promotes Kim Starks to Senior Vice President

EVANSVILLE, IN, November 27th – Diamond Valley Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the promotion of Kim Starks to the position of Senior Vice President by the credit union’s Board of Directors at their monthly

Category: Credit Union News
Tags: promotion, senior vice president, November 2023

The U.S. Is the Most Scammed Country in the World

The U.S. Is the Most Scammed Country in the World

A recent report by Social Catfish(link is external), an online investigation service, found that

Tags: statistics, study, information, scams, 2023

Don’t Get Caught in a Utility Scam!

Don’t Get Caught in a Utility Scam!

Knock, knock! It’s your energy company here to tell you that your bill is past due–so your electricity will be shut off if you don’t pay up immediately! 

Sounds like a nightmare, right? Well, it’s about to get a lot worse: it’s a total scam. Pay the visitor who’s at your door, and you’ve just paid a scammer. 

Utility scams

Tags: scams, utilities, bills, tips, beware, alert

Travel Hacks - Road-Tripping for Less

Travel Hacks - Road-Tripping for Less

Nothing gives that sense of freedom and adventure like a road trip. Swallowing up miles of open road, passing dozens of scenic views and exploring new places are just some of the experiences that make a road trip so enjoyable. The best part about turning a vacation into a road trip is that you can have your epic getaway without

Tags: travel, saving, road-trip, vacation, tips, travel hacks

What’s the Best Way to Pay for Holiday Shopping?

What’s the Best Way to Pay for Holiday Shopping?

Q: I’m ready to start my holiday shopping, but I’m not sure how to cover all my purchases. What’s the best way to pay for my holiday shopping?

A: As with most large expenses, when it comes to covering the cost of your holiday

Tags: christmas, shopping, holidays, spending, loans, credit cards, tips

Is There an End to Credit Card Debt?

Is There an End to Credit Card Debt?

Q: I’m deep in credit card debt and I feel like I’ll be paying off these bills forever. Is there an end to credit card debt?

A: With consumer debt at an all-time high, this is a question that many Americans are grappling with right now. The credit card trap can

Tags: credit card, debt, tips, pay off

Is Black Friday Shopping Worth the Hassle?

Is Black Friday Shopping Worth the Hassle?

Q: It’s only early November, and I’m already getting ad-bombed for Black Friday sales. I’ve always been an avid sales shopper, but after so many Black Fridays spent weaving through crowds to chase down big deals and often coming home disappointed, I’m wondering if it’s worth it. Should I

Tags: shopping, holidays, tips, advice, Black Friday, Thanksgiving

10 Hacks for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving That Doesn’t Break the Bank

10 Hacks for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving That Doesn’t Break the Bank

Hosting a Thanksgiving dinner is an enjoyable, rewarding experience, but it can also be a bit much for many of us. The expenses can be sky-high, the to-do list seems endless and the dinner itself can be a harried and breathless affair that puts a

Tags: Thanksgiving, celebration, hacks, tips, info

7 Ways to Cut Back on Amazon Spending

7 Ways to Cut Back on Amazon Spending

Are you constantly blowing your budget on Amazon purchases? It’s just so easy to spend money on Amazon! You can find millions of products, and with the “Buy Now” tab so tantalizingly close, it takes mere seconds to start yet another random item winging its way to your doorstep as your checking account grows just a tad lighter. Short of

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