Mobile banking means more convenience for you and offers faster ways to monitor your account activity. Unfortunately, as was the case with the Internet, the growth of mobile banking also means there are more opportunities for consumer fraud. Financial institutions, like Tech CU, employ multiple forms...

New credit card reform laws went into place today, Monday, Feb. 22, 2010 which will result in big changes in card fees, interest rates and contract terms. Experts say the new laws offer consumers more protection, but unfortunately, the reforms will also likely drive up the cost of using credit for everyone...

Each year, millions of Americans are exposed to security breaches in personal data. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC),  2009 saw more than 498 data breaches, with more than 233 million personal records compromised. So how do data breaches occur? Typically, they happen when records...

Within a few days of Haiti’s massive earthquake, hundreds of thousands have already sent money to help those in such dire need. Unfortunately, in the wake of such a tragedy there are also plenty of scam artists eager to take advantage of well-meaning individuals. The word in the blogosphere, therefore,...

Ready or not, 2010 is here! In the spirit of getting in shape for the New Year (financial shape, that is), we’ve put together 10 tips that will help you make 2010 a financially healthy year for you. 1. Review your credit card terms With new credit card reform laws going into effect in February,...

Last week, shoppers went online in hordes to buy their holiday gifts—to the tune of more than $887 million on Cyber Monday and $595 million on Black Friday, according to Bits, a New York Times blog. For many, the ease, convenience and potential to save money by purchasing gifts through e-retailers...