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Staying connected to your accounts does not have to take away from your free time. TFed gives you multiple options when you’re on the go, far from home, or right in your backyard. Banking doesn’t have to be hard, if anything, TFed makes banking…
Your home and auto insurance renews on a yearly basis. How does your agent handle the renewal process with you? Perhaps they send a letter or call you asking to review your current limits. The renewal is the perfect time to look at your policy…
Did you know that most of your banking needs can be performed from the comfort of your home? During these past several months, contactless options have become the go-to, so why shouldn’t that apply to your banking needs as well? You’ll…
Did you know there were 14.4 million victims of identity theft in 2018? According to Javelin Strategy, each case cost the victim an average of $1,050 – and that’s only the cost in dollars. When an individual’s identity is stolen, the thief wreaks…
Q: I’ve had some trouble with credit in the past, but I’m trying to turn over a new leaf. I think I’m doing everything right, but my credit score still isn’t rising! What gives?
A: Credit scores…
Repairing your credit can be an uphill battle. You’re looking at months of hard work, negotiating with creditors, reworking your budget and identifying the factors that are making your credit score lag. In short, it’s…
1.) The bogus parking attendant
You arrive at an event where an attendant points you to a nearby lot. You pull in, pay for your spot and receive a payment stub. But, when the event is over, both the attendant and your car are…
Q: I’m planning a camping trip for the summer, and I’d love to keep the trip as low-cost as possible. How can I cut down on camping costs?
A: It’s great that you’re looking for ways to trim your vacation expenses. We can help! Read on…
We’ve all seen the familiar footage from a home security camera: a fish-eye view of a home’s front porch sporting a stack of smiling Amazon Prime boxes. An unexpected car pulls up. A stranger approaches the cardboard booty. He or she looks…
Why should I buy the optional insurance provided by the rental car company? As an FBinsure agent, we are often asked this question. Many of our clients have physical damage coverage on their auto policy and should know the ramifications of not purchasing…
As a financially responsible individual, you should be checking your credit on a regular basis. You can do this by signing up for free credit monitoring on a reputable website like CreditKarma.com,…
Making the transition from high school to college isn’t easy. You need to deal with a whole new set of rules, adapt to dorm life and get to know your new classmates, teachers and roommates. Then there’s the financial aspect: applying for…
