TRENDING  BASIC MONEY MANAGEMENT TIPS    

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Safety

TRENDING  BASIC MONEY MANAGEMENT TIPS    

11.19.2021 / Safety

What to Do Now if You’ve Given Out Important Personal Information
Scams and Schemes  Through the internet, personal information is swapped and sent, from government ID numbers to bank information and credit cards. This is all meant to be convenient, but also to be secure, so that no one can use personal information to rack up bills or otherwise steal from an…

10.19.2021 / Safety

3 Important Steps You Can Take to Avoid Fraud
New and Old Dangers The world has changed for the better with a rise in technology that protects people and transactions with increased security measures. However, scam artists have adapted to new ways of doing business, too.  In some ways, transactions are safer than ever with complex passwords…

10.15.2021 / Safety

Cheque Cashing and Cheque Writing Tips
  A cheque is a negotiable instrument issued to an account holder by a bank. This document can be used to pay someone a specific amount of money on a certain date. You can write a cheque to any business or person as a way to transfer money from your bank account to them. Below are some basic tips…

09.09.2021 / Safety

Use These Tips to Ensure Your Mobile Cheque Cashing Goes Smoothly
COVID-19 has changed the way banking services work for the near future. Due to necessary social distancing measures, many banks are recommending the option of mobile cheque cashing to keep customers safe. Mobile banking is an easy and popular way of taking care of your financial transactions during…

07.07.2021 / Safety

Preparing for a Financial Emergency
Even if you have a good handle on your finances, it’s always helpful to make sure you’re prepared in case of an emergency. Financial emergencies can pop up at unexpected and inconvenient times. When they occur, having additional savings or a backup plan can act as a critical safety net. Here's how…

11.19.2021 / Safety

What to Do Now if You’ve Given Out Important Personal Information

Scams and Schemes  Through the internet, personal information is swapped and sent, from government ID numbers to bank information and credit cards. This is all meant to be convenient, but also to be secure, so that no one can use personal information to rack up bills or otherwise steal from an…

10.19.2021 / Safety

3 Important Steps You Can Take to Avoid Fraud

New and Old Dangers The world has changed for the better with a rise in technology that protects people and transactions with increased security measures. However, scam artists have adapted to new ways of doing business, too.  In some ways, transactions are safer than ever with complex passwords…

10.15.2021 / Safety

Cheque Cashing and Cheque Writing Tips

  A cheque is a negotiable instrument issued to an account holder by a bank. This document can be used to pay someone a specific amount of money on a certain date. You can write a cheque to any business or person as a way to transfer money from your bank account to them. Below are some basic tips…

09.09.2021 / Safety

Use These Tips to Ensure Your Mobile Cheque Cashing Goes Smoothly

COVID-19 has changed the way banking services work for the near future. Due to necessary social distancing measures, many banks are recommending the option of mobile cheque cashing to keep customers safe. Mobile banking is an easy and popular way of taking care of your financial transactions during…

07.07.2021 / Safety

Preparing for a Financial Emergency

Even if you have a good handle on your finances, it’s always helpful to make sure you’re prepared in case of an emergency. Financial emergencies can pop up at unexpected and inconvenient times. When they occur, having additional savings or a backup plan can act as a critical safety net. Here's how…

03.15.2021 / Safety

Protecting Yourself Against Gift Card Scams

Money Mart will never ask you to pay back your loan with a gift card. If you have believe you are the target of a gift card scam, please take the following steps: 1.    Contact Money Mart Customer Support immediately  2.    Report the scam to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or, if you're…

12.02.2020 / Safety

How Money Mart® is Responding to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

We are a financial services company that began with the belief of putting people first. And we will not stray from that mandate during these uncertain times. Here is an overview of what you can expect from Money Mart and how we can help as the world continues to respond to the COVID-19. We are…

11.20.2020 / Safety

How To Use Your First Credit Card Responsibly

Getting your first credit card is a huge deal. It means you're able to build your credit history so you can qualify for things like apartments, home loans, and even new cars. Though it's tempting to use your card to buy whatever you want, you need to be careful and make sure you're using the card…

11.19.2020 / Safety

Do You Need a Will?

It's not always easy to start thinking about what will happen to your property and possessions after you pass, but if you want certain loved ones in your life to receive specific property of yours, having a will is indispensable. Whether you're nearing retirement age or have just started in the…

08.27.2020 / Safety

Protecting Your Money Online

Online safety is paramount in today's technology-driven world. One of the most important things to keep safe while using the internet is your financial information. A hacked financial account is no easy thing to deal with, and in these cases, prevention is much better than trying to diffuse the…

08.13.2020 / Safety

Tips for Avoiding Online Financial Scams

As more transactions move from physical to online spaces, the risk of identity theft and exposure to scams increases. The older people are, the more susceptible they often are to online financial scams. Even so, people of all ages are at risk. Here are some tips both older and younger people can…

07.30.2020 / Safety

Protect Your Money in 5 Simple Steps

Everyone works hard to make enough money to meet their needs, provide for the future, and have a little extra to enjoy.  But once the money is made and saved or invested, it can be frightening to wonder what might happen to it.  Scam artists are always on the prowl, the economy fluctuates, and…

05.26.2020 / Safety

How Small Businesses Can Recover From the Pandemic

How Small Businesses Can Recover From the Pandemic  The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic could linger for months, if not years. Small businesses are doing the best they can to navigate these unknown waters, but the situation may not alleviate itself any time soon. Although different industries have…

05.22.2020 / Safety

Mobile Cheque Cashing Benefits During a Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic is fundamentally altering the way Canadians conduct their day-to-day business. Stay-at-home orders and social distancing measures limit an individual’s movement in the community, while many businesses have been forced to shutter their doors or adjust operational procedures…

04.13.2020 / Safety

5 Pieces of Important Information to Never Put in Emails

Email Is Not Secure  When it comes to the material world, most people are very careful with sensitive information.  Documents are shredded, PINs are hidden, and most people do not provide personal information to people they don’t know personally.  But when it comes to the digital world of…