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Working to Avoid New Job Scams

In response to the Great Resignation, there are millions of available jobs at companies needing to replace or increase full or part-time staff, with both employed and unemployed candidates eager to apply for a new, potentially more profitable position. Employers are posting open positions on online job boards, and recruiters are reaching out to potential candidates by phone and email. But not all of those jobs are real—some are fake and being promoted by scammers posing as job recruiters trying to steal money and hijack financial and other types of personal accounts.

Budget, Retirement, Savings, Taxes

9 Important Financial Tips for Soon-to-be or New Parents

Becoming a parent is the most life-changing event that many people will experience. You are suddenly not only responsible for yourself but also for another person who depends on you for everything in their life. Whether you are expecting a child or are currently adjusting to your new life as a parent, this post could be a useful starting point for adapting to your new financial reality.

Credit, Savings, Security

Where To Get Help if You’re Scammed

Once someone realizes they’ve been scammed and lost their money, what can they do to protect themselves from further losses and, possibly, recover their funds? There are actions to take both with the companies holding financial accounts and with the U.S. government that may be able to help a victim restore their money, protect their accounts, and track down the crooks responsible for a financial loss.

Budget, Investment, Real Estate, Savings

10 Spring Home Tips to Save Summer Money

Hot weather often means more air conditioning, more ice from the refrigerator, more electric fans, and more energy to keep those devices running. That extra energy creates higher utility bills and costs more money. But before the summer weather arrives, there are some home maintenance tasks that can be done that could assist in lowering both indoor temperatures and the expense of staying cool.

Budget, Investment, Real Estate, Savings

There’s More Than One Closing Cost When Buying a Home

Homeownership is an important life goal for many people. However, the true cost of owning a home includes expenses beyond just monthly mortgage payments. From financing, insurance and property taxes, to utilities, maintenance and repairs, it’s important to be fully aware of what to be prepared for before purchasing a home.

Credit, Investment, Savings, Security

How to Protect Your New Computer from Hackers

If you’re setting up a new computer, one thing that should be done right away is to check—and install if necessary—a number of security measures to help protect that PC from being infected by malware.

Features, Security, Taxes

Update Your Delta Community Contact Details Today!

If any of your personal contact details that are used for your Delta Community accounts have changed, the Credit Union needs to have your current information as soon as possible. Reviewing and updating your personal contact information annually is the best way to have your accounts operating efficiently.

Budget, Credit, Savings, Vehicles

Buying a Car in the Current Market

Buying a car can be overwhelming and stressful with all the decisions to make: do I get new or used; buy or lease; what are the financing options and available deals (not to mention what color to pick)? Following are some tips for a successful car buying experience in the current buying environment, including how to research and budget for new and used cars and manage the challenges of a high-buyer demand market.

Real Estate

Top 7 Tips for a Smooth Home Loan: From Getting Pre-approved to Making an Offer

When getting a home loan, it’s important to carefully track and manage your finances to help avoid financing delays. It sounds simple, but staying in your current residence, sticking with your current job, and keeping your existing financial accounts all matter to the financing company and demonstrate fiscal stability.

Budget, Investment, Savings, Taxes

2021 Tax Documents to Hold On to After Taxes Are Filed

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) advises that tax filers should hold on to any records that will validate any itemized tax deductions or tax credits that are claimed on a 2021 tax return. If the documents—either in paper or digital form—will be used to establish any tax claims for last year, then keep them for several years after filing taxes this year. Details on how long to hold on to filing documents vary, as the IRS is particular about the time limitations for managing different types of records.
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