Liberty Bay Blog

We’re seeing and uptick on fraudster activity. Scammers are coming up with ever more creative ways to prey on people, like creating fake online stores, pretending to be someone you know, or tugging at your heartstrings to convince you to send them money.

The New Year brings new opportunities to set and reach financial goals. What financial resolutions did you set for yourself in 2022? Whether you are saving towards a goal, aiming for better financial health, or simply determined to budget better (and stick to it!), your Liberty Bay experts have some helpful tips to keep you

5 ways to track expenses for your small business Many small businesses struggle to stay on top of their business expenses. According to the Federal Reserve Small Business Credit Survey: 65% of firms surveyed said that paying operating expenses was a top financial challenge. 51% of business owners had to pay for business expenses with

If you have any outstanding loans, credit card payments, or other forms of debt, you’re not alone. According to America’s Debt Help Organization, household debt in the United States hit $14.6 trillion in the spring of 2021, a record debt load shared by about 340 million people.   One way to potentially reduce your debt

Did you know April is Financial Literacy Month? This vital effort to raise awareness about the importance of financial literacy began as Youth Financial Literacy Day. In 2000, the Jump$tart Coalition expanded the day to encompass the entire month of April. During Financial Literacy Month, organizations across the country promote the importance of financial education

Scam texts and emails can look real at first glance, but there are some characteristics to a scam message that you can look out for. Read on to find out how to protect yourself by spotting a scam text and email message.