Financial Advice

Cybersecurity Awareness Month is here and at County Federal we look to keep our members informed about the latest scams and fraud. Have a smart TV? You might now have an in-house spy.

Sticking to a budget during times of high inflation is challenging – but not impossible. Here are five ways to help make it happen.

Personal loans, sometimes called unsecured loans, are loans that allow flexible use, offer short- to moderate-term repayment options and quick funding.

It’s never too early – or too late – to start planning for your retirement. However, the more time you allow for your savings to grow, the bigger the nest egg you’ll have when it’s time to cash in.

With prices rising on hotel stays, many vacationers are choosing to rent private homes or apartments on sites like Airbnb. Unfortunately, though, vacation rental scams are rising, too. Here’s all you need to know about these scams and how to avoid them.

Digital kidnapping happens when a scammer takes control of a victim’s social media profile(s) and holds it/them for ransom. It can also involve “kidnapping” photos that are posted on social media pages. Here’s what you need to know about digital kidnapping.

Inheritance scams have been around forever, and they’ve gotten more prevalent with the advent of online and mobile communication. Here’s what to know about inheritance scams and how to protect yourself.

A home loan, otherwise known as a mortgage, enables you to purchase a house without paying the full price out of pocket at the time of the purchase.

Don’t be the next victim of a debt-collection scam! Here’s all you need to know about these scams.

Scammers are always upping their game, and they’ve recently pulled out an old trick: the micro-deposit scam. Unfortunately, too many people have already fallen victim, and we don’t want anyone else getting caught in the trap.

Your phone pings with an incoming text. You swipe it open to find a message from the USPS. They’re texting to let you know that the scheduled delivery time for your package has been changed. Unfortunately, though, the message is not from the USPS and you’ve just been targeted by a scam.

If your car has recently been declared a total loss by your insurance company, you may be wondering how to go about replacing your vehicle and what to expect throughout the process.