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5/28/2020
SBA Lending During COVID19
Understanding SBA Loans including the Paycheck Protection Program
06/15/2022
6 Home Improvements With The Best ROI
Your home is likely the biggest financial investment that you will ever make in your lifetime, so why not get the most out of it that you can? With property prices at an all-time high, looking for ways to boost the value even further can see you making even more return on your investment. Almost … Continued
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06/15/2022
5 Strategies to Prevent Online Fraud
Like sand through the hourglass, the world keeps on turning and scammers keep trying to trick consumers and businesses with online fraud. Whether the purpose is to steal your money, personal information, or gain access to your employer’s data, becoming a victim of online fraud can have serious consequences. It’s also a huge pain to … Continued
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05/06/2022
Top 10 Reasons to Use Your Debit Card
Get to know the benefits of our debit card A lot of us carry some cash and maybe a card or two without knowing what to use when. We spell out some benefits of using your American National debit card below. 1. It’s a secure form of payment The magnetic stripes on older cards store … Continued
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03/24/2022
Lessons to Teach Your Kids About Cybersecurity
According to the Department of Homeland Security, kids between the ages of 8 and 18 kids spend an average of 7 hours and 38 minutes each day online. But the sheer amount of time spent online is only one of the many issues revolving around digital exposure. Most parents are painfully aware of how nefarious … Continued
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03/04/2022
Beware Phishing Scams in 2022: Know How to Spot the Signs
If you sometimes feel like you’re experiencing “information overload,” you’re not alone. Thanks to the Internet and 24-hour news cycle, there is always a “breaking news” article to read and share with others. Unfortunately, scammers take advantage of our fractured attention to try and slip a phishing message past us undetected. Whether through email, text … Continued
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03/04/2022
Creating a Home Buying Budget
Whether you’re shopping for your first home or your next one, it’s important to establish a budget before you start looking. By the end of 2021, the median home price in the U.S. was just over $400,000. In Virginia it’s $348,835 and in North Carolina, $282,312. Of course, you may be looking at a budget … Continued
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