Tis the season! You’re making mental plans with what is hopefully a generous tax refund and deciding what to do with the surplus of cash you’ll soon have on hand. Along the way from starting to submitting the paperwork, there are quite a few roadblocks to be aware of. Even if you aren’t getting a...
We are all aware of federal compliance regulations when it comes to the privacy and security of our information. For example, you’d be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t heard of HIPAA. Yet are you aware that regulations have been put in place at the state level that have the same goal – to...
Data breaches are extremely common as technology continues to advance. Of those breaches, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are a favored target for cybercriminals. In fact, more than 70% of attacks target small businesses, according to the National Cyber Security Alliance, and as many as 60% of hacked SMBs go out of business following a...
Being scammed can happen so easily today, but when you make it about a topic that many people can let their guard down with, the scam can happen much easier. What topic is that? We’re talking about money. Fake check scams have been around for quite some time, however, with the increase in online sales...
Social media allows you to stay connected to people that you don’t get to see all of the time, and for that, it is a great thing. Family photos are easily shared, groups of like-minded people are able to gather together and share thoughts and ideas, and events are marketed to the masses for better...
Anna Jones is an employee of Your Financial Services, Inc. and has used LinkedIn since 1996. It’s been a great tool for listing her employment history as well as communicating with former colleagues and potential employers to keep in touch. Over the years there’s been a lot of private information exchanged between her and these...
You get an email or text from what seems to be a legitimate email or phone number. Then you read the message: “Send bitcoin right away or else I am sending compromising photos or information to your friends and family.” If you’ve received this type of email, you’ve likely been a victim to a new...
Love is in the air, and many people are turning to the internet to find it. We all know someone who has met their significant other online or at least is having a good time while trying to find them by dating a few people they’ve met through dating apps or services. But are they...
“You need to check out this company I’m investing in… it’s a no-brainer.” “My friends are in this club, and it’s crazy, they basically paid a membership fee to join, and they are getting checks every month for doing nothing!” Have you ever been on the other end of one of these conversations? Congratulations, you’re...
Today, many people are working more than one job, and with the flexible options of contractor work, or work as needed opportunities, you can likely find something that fits your schedule and financial needs. Maybe you are looking for a little bit of extra work to make ends meet, or a way to save up...