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According to the FBI, cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated in their attacks by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to conduct social engineering attacks. Cybercriminals can now use these tools to create scams uniquely tailored to specific victims and use them to remove common phishing tell-tale flags, while faking familiar voices, faces, . . .

Looking for a great way to invest in a child’s future? A tax-advantaged 529 college savings plan is specifically designed to help families save for future college expenses. It can make a big difference in helping a child achieve their education goals and career aspirations. How does it work? Although . . .

Tariffs and tumultuous markets have made headlines in recent days. Given the amount of news stories and commentary circulating on these topics, we wanted to provide you with some reference points. In 2025, markets were already struggling with prospects for slower growth, which has now shifted to increasing concerns about . . .

Wilderness guides tell us that the way to survive a bear attack is not to flee, but to face it down because you can’t outrun or outclimb a bear. The same is true of a bear market (prolonged decline with major indices falling by 20% or more1). If you flee . . .

We’ve all heard the old adage to “buy low, sell high,” but the reality is, some investors do just the opposite—they buy high and sell low. Taking a look back at market history, while factoring in behavioral science, shows us not only why investors react this way, but more importantly, . . .

We’ve all heard the old adage to “buy low, sell high,” but the reality is, some investors do just the opposite—they buy high and sell low. Taking a look back at market history, while factoring in behavioral science, shows us not only why investors react this way, but more importantly, . . .

We’ve all heard the old adage to “buy low, sell high,” but the reality is, some investors do just the opposite—they buy high and sell low. Taking a look back at market history, while factoring in behavioral science, shows us not only why investors react this way, but more importantly, . . .

History has revealed that crises and extreme circumstances often inspire courage, innovation, and reinvention. That’s because we’re often forced to change our traditional approaches and ideas in response to our new environment, and as a result, new and incredible possibilities often emerge. We consider those who can find the opportunity . . .

Crystal Rickard, a financial advisor with Centra Financial Services located at Centra Credit Union, has been named a “Women of Distinction” – a recognition which honors female financial advisors for their superior performance and extraordinary efforts in promoting financial security. The Women of Distinction recognition is presented by TruStage to . . .

How to stay protected during the holiday season The holiday season is a busy time of year, meant to be filled with family, gifting, and celebrating. However, amidst all the fun holiday events lurks a large threat, holiday scams. Unfortunately, this time of year is the most common time for . . .