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10 Financial Literacy Questions to Test Your Knowledge
Are you a financial wiz or a work in progress? Making the best decisions about your money takes practice. You can read financial planning books and follow the top personal finance influencers, but chances are that you are still making some of the most common mistakes when it comes to
Emotional Triggers – How Cyber Attackers Trick You
From the desk of Ryan Morris – Information Security officer, The First National Bank and Trust of Newtown, PA Cyber attackers are constantly innovating ways to trick us into doing things we should not do, like clicking on malicious links, opening infected email attachments, purchasing gift cards, or giving up
How to Create a CD Ladder to Maximize Your Savings
As we discuss in our post, 6 Habits of Successful Savers, finding the right vehicle for your savings is one of the most important aspects of creating a successful savings plan. While making regular deposits in your savings account is a great way to accumulate funds, utilizing products that generate
Protecting Yourself from Caller ID Spoofing and Bank Impersonation Phone Calls
From the desk of Ryan Morris – Information Security officer, The First National Bank and Trust of Newtown, PA In today’s world, technology has made it easier for scammers and fraudsters to target unsuspecting individuals. One of the most common methods used by these criminals is caller ID spoofing. This
Tap Into the Future: Embracing Contactless Payment for a Safer, Faster Transaction Experience
Contactless card payments allow you to pay for goods and services without having to physically insert your credit or debit card into a machine or enter a PIN. Instead, you simply hold your card close to a card reader, and the payment is made using wireless technology known as Near
Vishing and Smishing: What You Need to Know
From the desk of Ryan Morris, Information Security Officer It would be great if technology could solve all of our cybersecurity problems. We rely on security systems such as antivirus software, firewalls, and software updates to protect our devices and data. However, at the end of the day it all
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