Financial Tips

'Tis the Season to be Cybersecure

As the holiday season approaches, cybercriminals ramp up their attacks, hoping to catch consumers off guard.

10 Tips to Safeguard Against Scams

Al Perales is an investigator with the Consumer Protection Division. In his seventeen years in the office, he's seen every type of scams and tracked down scammers. Here are his tips to protect yourself against fraudsters.

From the Iowa Attorney General: Tips to Protect Yourself From Scams

Before you send or transfer any money, consider these warning signs.

Don't Fall Victim to the Grandparent Scam

In 2016, the Federal Trade Commission received more than 400,000 complaints from consumers reporting that they’d been exposed to impersonation scams. The “grandparent scam” is one type that deliberately targets older Americans.

5 Ways to Spot a Lottery Scam

Solicitation scams, commonly referred to as an “advance fee,” “lottery” or “sweepstakes” scam, often begin with fraudsters telling the victim they won the lottery or a raffle.

First Security Positioned to Help Small Businesses

Being a small business owner has always come with its own unique set of challenges, but several factors have made it particularly difficult in recent times. These include economic uncertainty, access to capital, and keeping up with technological advancements. Though many of these factors are the result of national and global influences, there are many ways staff at First Security can assist a small business owner through these challenges.

Four Ways to Help Your Kids Develop Good Financial Habits

We always hope our clients feel confident discussing money with their families. But, the truth is, talking about money can be very uncomfortable for many. Where do you begin? What's the right age? The good news is, it's never too early to teach financial literacy.

Financial Basics for Millennials

With age comes responsibility, so if you're a young adult in your 20s or 30s, chances are you've been introduced to the realities of adulthood. While you're excited by all the opportunities life has to offer, you're also aware of your emerging financial responsibility

Five Money Tips for Grandchildren

Financial literacy is increasingly important. So if you're at a loose end this summer, why not go through it with your grandchildren and give them a head start when it comes to the next school year?

Life Events that Impact Your Financial Plan in a Big Way!

When you have a major life event such as getting married, having a child, or buying a home, your financial situation and priorities may change.