Avoid Being A Victim of Scams

Avoid Being A Victim of Scams

In 2024, scams impersonating businesses and government were among the top frauds reported to the FTC; these scams resulted in $2.95 billion in consumer losses. In Alabama, the number of fraud reports were 6,265 with a total loss of $27.7M. The top scam in Alabama was...
Elder Abuse Awareness

Elder Abuse Awareness

On June 15th, We Wear Purple! What Is Elder Abuse? Elder abuse refers to intentional or negligent acts by a “trusted” individual that causes (or potentially causes) harm to an older person. Why Does Elder Abuse Occur? Elder abuse is more common than we think. Many...
FDIC Deposit Insurance

FDIC Deposit Insurance

What Types Of Deposits Are Insured? At FDIC-insured banks, the FDIC insures money in deposit products, including: Checking Accounts Negotiable Order of Withdrawal (NOW) Accounts Savings Accounts Money Market Deposit Accounts (MMDAs) Time Deposits, such as Certificates...