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Best Practices for Credit Card Transactions

By: American Heritage11.14.24 Credit Security
While card payments offer convenience and efficiency, businesses must remain vigilant and proactive to ensure that every transaction is secure and legitimate. Learn how to avoid payment hurdles and boost trust, and how accepting credit cards can help your business grow.
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How to Spot Social Media Shopping Scams

By: American Heritage11.07.24 Security Credit
Social media platforms have become a popular and convenient way to discover new brands and products. However, an increasing number of scammers are using these platforms to create fake companies and push nonexistent merchandise to consumers.
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Preapproval: An Important Step in the Loan Process

By: John Lutz10.24.24 Home & Mortgage Auto
There are several steps before you purchase a home or buy your next vehicle. One of the first steps in these processes is to be preapproved for a loan. While a preapproval may seem unnecessary at first, the truth is that it’s a critical step in the loan process which can help make your end goal of buying a home or finding your next car easier.
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Top 5 Things to Do in Philadelphia This Fall

By: John Lutz10.10.24 Culture
Looking for some activities for you and the family to do this fall in and around Philadelphia? The city and its surrounding suburbs have plenty of fun, family-friendly activities that combine the beauty of the fall season with memories that are sure to be cherished.
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Did You Know About these Credit Union Member Benefits?

By: Holly Benedetto10.08.24 Savings & Budgeting Security
When you join a credit union, you join a community. As a member of that community, you get a say as a shared owner of the credit union as well as a host of other benefits, like financial education, events, and discounts! Your American Heritage account comes with special member prices on tickets, insurance, and more. But did you know about these additional benefits?
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Don't Get Scammed Online: Spot the Signs

By: American Heritage09.26.24 Security
We spend a lot of time on our screens — working, playing, shopping, and, of course, banking. Cybercriminals know this and are constantly crafting new ways to access our sensitive information. In this blog, you'll learn about some common financial scams and other social engineering tactics that cyber bad guys use and how to avoid being scammed.
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From Budgeting to Retirement: 12 Financial Rules You Need to Know

By: American Heritage08.29.24 Savings & Budgeting Investing & Retirement
Do you know the 60/20/20 rule for budgeting? How much you should have in your emergency fund? Or why you should keep your credit card utilization at 30% of your limit? Many Americans are unfamiliar with these financial basics. If you’re new to these rules or just want a quick refresher, read on. In this blog, we’ll give you the tools to build your financial knowledge, from short-term savings to retirement planning.
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How to Make Your Back-to-School Shopping Rewarding

By: John Lutz08.22.24 Credit Education
Whether you’re a parent or not, your last few weeks have likely been surrounded by back-to-school advertisements or thoughts. Read on for some of the expenses you need to consider this fall when sending your children back to elementary and secondary schools, and ways you can prepare to maintain consistent and secure finances and even be rewarded for your purchases.
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Simple Ways to Improve Your Financial Literacy

By: American Heritage08.15.24 Youth Education
It’s never too late to improve your financial literacy. You don't have to wait to make a New Year's Resolution or to hit a certain age. Any time is the perfect time to review where you are financially and where you want to be. Here are some actions you can take to improve your financial health.
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Preventing Procrastination: Tackling Your Finances Head-On

By: American Heritage08.08.24 Investing & Retirement
It’s easy to put off certain financial tasks, whether they be paying a specific bill, creating an emergency fund, or writing a will. The simple truth is that nothing good can come from procrastinating on these items. A late bill incurs interest, and you unfortunately never know when a will or emergency fund will be needed. Read on to learn what should be a part of your financial journey, and the steps you can take to accomplish these tasks.

 

 

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