Coin and Coffee Blog
1/29/2021
Outsmarting P2P Mobile Payment Scammers
The scammers are doing their best to pick your wallet again. This time the fraudsters are using peer-to-peer (P2P) mobile payment apps including Venmo, Zelle, and Cash apps to steal our money.
Digital payment methods are not all created equal for fraud prevention and protection. P2P apps are especially risky when not used for their designed purpose. These apps are created by third-party vendors (not banks) to simplify financial transactions between people who know and trust each other.
These apps are helpful tools when cautiously used. READ MORE
1/20/2021
Credit Cards vs Personal Loans
There are time when we need (or want) to make a purchase that is more than the cash they have available. Do you wait until you have the money saved, pull out a credit card, or go to the bank for a personal loan?
When should I use a credit card?
Using a credit card can have positive outcomes for disciplined consumers. If used irresponsibly, they can trigger lower credit scores, higher interest rates, and unsecured debt that adds up quickly. READ MORE
12/1/2020
12/07/2020
6 Holiday Activities for a Joy-Filled Home
Holiday celebrations may look different this year, but we don’t have to turn green and end the year with a heart that is two sizes too small. Your friends at The Friendship State Bank and Friendship Insurance recently reminisced about their favorite holiday traditions. Here are their top six favorite (and budget friendly) activities for a jolly holiday season at home.
