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September 2024 Archive for MoneyDig

By: AgFed Credit Union

Welcome to AgFed Credit Union's MoneyDig blog! 

Get confident about your personal finances with a number of articles, tips, advice and more.

Google-Voice-Scams

How to Protect Youself From Google Voice Verification Scams

 Sep 30, 2024
Have you heard of the Google Voice verification scam? You need to know about it, and especially about how to avoid it. We’ve got the info you need!
Mortgage-Payment-Anatomy

The Anatomy of a Mortgage Payment

 Sep 26, 2024
So, you’re ready to buy a house and take on a mortgage payment for the first time. You’ll need to learn everything that goes into your payment before you sign on the dotted line!
Test-Drive

The Test Drive: Why It's a Must-Do

 Sep 24, 2024
Are you on the hunt for a new set of wheels? Finding the perfect vehicle takes time, energy, and plenty of research. The test drive is one of the most important parts of the car-buying process. It’s your opportunity to evaluate a vehicle’s performance and features and determine whether it meets your needs and expectations.
Trip-Insurance

Trip Insurance: Is It Worth It?

 Sep 20, 2024
You have your vacation destination picked out, your itinerary in the works, and you're ready to purchase airline tickets. As you complete the booking, you’re asked if you want to add travel insurance. But how do you know if you need it? Is it worth it to spend the extra money?
What-is-a-Credit-Report

What is a Credit Report?

 Sep 17, 2024
Your credit report affects a dizzying array of things that go on in your life, so you really need to know what it is and what affects it. We’ve got the total breakdown!
Gift-Card-Scam

Gift Cards: A Scammer's Best Friend

 Sep 11, 2024
Gift cards are fun to receive and even better to give to others. Racks of gift cards can be found for sale in every store. Their popularity, availability, and ease of purchasing make them a top choice for many consumers. However, those same qualities are precisely what makes them attractive to fraudsters.
Home-Buying---Psychological-Pitfalls

Home Buying: Psychological Pitfalls to Overcome

 Sep 09, 2024
Buying a home is a significant milestone, whether it’s your first time or you’re moving for a growing family. The journey is exciting but can also be exhausting and overwhelming at times. In an ideal world, your perfect home would be waiting for you at the perfect price. Unfortunately, reality often presents a more complex picture.
Stock-Market-Volatility

Stock Market Volatility: How to Weather Storms

 Sep 05, 2024
The stock market has seen its fair share of ups and downs. While fluctuations in the market are a given, it can be difficult not to react emotionally when your money is on the line. Understanding market volatility is the best defense against rash decisions that could upend your long-term savings strategy.
Advance-Payment-Scams

Beware of Advance Payment Scams

 Sep 03, 2024
Whether it’s a hot investment tip or a new romance that needs a loan, beware of handing out money upfront for anything. It’s likely a scam, and your money will disappear. We’ll help you stay safe!
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