Financial Advice

As a member of County Federal, you have several options for funding a home renovation. You can open a HELOC, or a Home Equity Line of Credit, which is an open credit line that’s secured by your home’s value for up to 10 years. You can also fund your renovations with an unsecured loan or use your credit cards.

Owning a home can provide significant tax benefits. As such, it’s important to learn the tax impact so you know which home-related expenses to claim to maximize your return potential.

Money market accounts offer many convenient features of checking accounts, with an attractive rate of return to help your money grow. Here’s all you need to know about money market accounts.

It’s tax season, and that means millions of taxpayers are prone to scammers, who are trying to pocket refunds that aren’t theirs. Here’s what to know about tax return scams and how to avoid them.

Life is full of surprises, and some of them can be expensive. Whether it’s a medical emergency, job loss, car repairs or any other unforeseen event, having a financial safety net can provide a sense of security and stability.

Computer viruses and malware can be a nightmare. Let’s explore the common signs of computer infections and some ways to prevent them from disrupting your computer.

Checking accounts offer easy and convenient access to your funds. The minimum opening balance is often as little as $25, and most financial institutions also allow an unlimited amount of monthly transactions.

Mortgage scams are prevalent and they can be hard to spot. Here’s what you need to know about these scams.

Survey scams are almost as old as the internet. Spend just an hour online and there’s a good chance you’ll be running into an ad for a “super quick” survey promising big money or prizes for just a few minutes of your time.

Pet adoption can be a highly rewarding experience. Unfortunately, though, scammers often exploit people’s adoration for animals through pet adoption scams. Let’s take a closer look at these scams and how to protect yourself from falling victim.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way we live and work. Unfortunately, though, it’s also revolutionizing the way scammers play their games.

When it comes to convenience, service and scale of products, nothing beats Amazon. Unfortunately, though, scammers leverage Amazon’s reputation in many unique ways.