Q&A: How Can I Determine if a Debt Consolidation Service is Legitimate?

How Can I Determine if a Debt Consolidation Service is Legitimate?

Q: I’m looking for a way to consolidate my debt, and I’m worried about scams from illegitimate debt consolidation companies. How can I determine if a debt consolidation service is legitimate?

What Should I Do If My Credit Card’s Been Frauded?

What Should I Do If My Credit Card’s Been Frauded?

Q: I’ve just discovered that my credit card’s been frauded. I’m in a total state of panic. What should I do now?

A: Credit card fraud is a serious problem that affects nearly half a million Americans annually.

All You Need to Know About Checking Accounts

All You Need to Know About Checking Accounts

The most obvious things in life are often overlooked, and your checking account is just one of them. Most people hardly give a thought to this important account and how to best manage it effectively. We’re here to change that.

Here’s all you need to know about checking accounts:

What is a checking account?

Your

5 Reasons We Overspend (and How to Overcome Them)

5 Reasons We Overspend (and How to Overcome Them)

We’ve all been there. Maybe it’s that I-gotta-have-it urge that overtakes us when we see a pair of designer jeans. Maybe it’s that shrug as we reach for the $6 cup of overrated coffee that says “I deserve this.” Or maybe it’s that helpless feeling as the end of the month draws near and we realize we’ve outspent

The Importance of Being Financially Fit

The Importance of Being Financially Fit

Are you ready to stretch those financial fitness muscles? We hope so, because it’s time to get financially fit!


Being financially fit means living a life of complete financial responsibility. The Center for Financial Services Innovation (CFSI), also known as the Financial Health Network, defines four basic

The Do's And Don'ts Of Credit Repair

The Do's And Don'ts Of Credit Repair
The Do's And Don'ts Of Credit Repair

If you’ve recently been rejected from a credit application of any kind, you may be looking at a poor credit score for any number of reasons. You might have been late with your credit card payments, have an outstanding judgment against you or have even been frauded or

Category: Financial Wellness

Financial Preparation For 2018

Save Money in 2018, ask about ValuCheck From Diamond Valley Federal Credit Union!
Save Money in 2018, ask about ValuCheck From Diamond Valley Federal Credit Union!

Usher in the new year with plans for financial improvement and resolutions to do more.

 

Here are some tips to get you started

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