Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of Summer: barbecues, picnics, pools, beach trips . . . please remember those service men and women who paid the ultimate price for our freedom to do all of these things. Please be safe this weekend as you enjoy your freedom. #MemorialDay
Older Americans hold 65% of deposit balances in the US. Banks report suspicious activity in elders' accounts: 78% in 2021. Daily money managers can help monitor your accounts. For a free consultation: https://t.co/G7CtUMetHU #OlderAmericansMonth#AADMM#elderabuse#seniors#money
What is the best grad gift? Money is traditional, but if you could consider the financial needs your graduate will soon experience. College tuition/cost of textbooks. Gas card. Gift cards. Contribute to a savings account. Congratulations! #graduation#collegebound#graduationgift
#mothersday spending is expected to total $31.7 billion. You don't have to break the bank to show Mom your love. It's the little things that mean more than how much you spend. Wash the car. Bring some posies from the garden. Take a walk. Cook a meal. Call. #AADMM#happymothersday
Still updating the same old password by adding a number or symbol to it? A cybercriminal's dream! #WorldPasswordDay was created to encourage you to #layerup-add strong authentication to prevent identity theft and other cybercrimes. #AADMM#preventcybercrime
Who is your favorite small business? Give them a shout out during #SmallBusinessWeek, May 2-6. Shopping local supports your community, and everyone is healthier and happier for it! #shoplocal#smallbusiness#AADMM
Since 2013, the Federal Reserve Board has conducted the Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED) to measure the economic well-being of U.S. households. It's no surprise that families struggled more during the pandemic. To learn more, visit https://t.co/JiNifpR31s
Get your free weekly credit reports before April 20! Normally, the national credit bureaus allow one credit report a year, but because of the pandemic, Equifax, Experian & TransUnion have been allowing credit reports for free each week. This ends April 20. https://t.co/pNGCBngtUZ
Last year we challenged you to take this quiz to see if you are smarter than a 15 year old when it comes to #financialliteracy. Now, take it again to see if you have gained some money smarts! https://t.co/iF8kPaSjfe #moneysmarts
Still sitting on all those coins? It's causing problems for retailers across the country, so get off them and spend, exchange, or deposit them in your bank account to get them moving throughout the community. #apennysaved#coins#spending
Teens know everything, right? Some lessons need to be taught regardless. Show them how to create & manage good credit, and you've given them knowledge and skill that will serve them all their lives. #Aadmm#creditcards#teensandmoney#CreditEducationMonth
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Is green your favorite color? Accumulate more of it by managing your daily money interactions wisely. It's not luck, it's being smart. Reach out for a free 30-minute consultation and information. https://t.co/yZwl6u4VMJ #stpatricksday#smartmoney#dailymoneymanager#aadmm#MONEY
Scammers target everyone - not just older adults. Fiscally Fit is promoting consumer education during National Consumer Protection Week, (March 6 – March 12). Know your rights and avoid scams. Visit https://t.co/RFiHEslj2B for #ConsumerProtection tips! #AADMM#NCPW2022#scams
Many people wish there was something they could do to help the people in Ukraine. If you want to donate money to the cause, be sure it is going where you think it is. When scammers spot a crisis in the world, they're there to take advantage.
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Do you know your debt-to-income ratio (DTI)? Your DTI should be less than 35% - a key indicator of whether you are living within your means. Use this equation to find your DTI:
(Total monthly debt payments divided by monthly gross income) x 100 = DTI% #dtiratio#debttoincomeratio
Money apps on your cell can be a game changer when it comes to convenience in paying or invoicing, but they can also change the game for your security. Make sure you are choosing the right payment app. #Kiplinger has a nice rundown.
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If you receive Social Security benefits but have not yet received your SSA-1099 (needed for filing income taxes), you can find a digital version via your online Social Security account. Go to https://t.co/S2MLGhWLOs and sign in to your account. #socialsecurity#taxes#AADMM