With the holidays approaching, ‘tis the season for scams as cyber thieves look for ways to exploit consumers’ online holiday shopping habits. To help keep your finances safe this year, here are some tips to avoid online shopping scams and how to protect yourself. Being proactive is the best defense against fraud!

Financial institutions work constantly to protect your credit and debit card information with security protections and upgrades. Unfortunately, cyberthieves work just as hard to find ways to steal your information. Here are a few things you can do to help keep your personal information private and keep the scammers and cybercriminals away.

A credit card can be a helpful tool to help you achieve your financial goals and dreams – from budgeting for everyday expenses to earning cash back for everyday purchases. Whether you’re a seasoned or first-time cardholder, consider this your guide to little-known credit card perks that can pay off in a big way.