NWSB Blog

Tax Identity Theft and Refund Fraud

Scammers Target Tax Season

With tax season in full swing, it is important to recognize that Tax Identity Theft has been the most common form of identity theft reported to the...

Six Financial Traps New College Graduates Should Avoid

Next month, thousands of students throughout the United States will graduate from a college or higher education program and launch a career in their chosen profession. In the midst of the...

The Equifax Breach - Steps to Take Now and What to Watch for Next

Last month, Equifax, one of the nation’s three major credit reporting agencies, announced a cybersecurity incident potentially impacting approximately 143 million U.S. consumers. October is...

First-Time Homebuyers: Six Tips to Save for the House of Your Dreams

The summer season and real estate market are heating up as evidenced by all the new For Sale signs in our local area. Yet, for many, saving enough money for a down payment --- typically between 5...

How Americans Access Their Bank Accounts

Did you know forty percent of Americans manage their bank accounts online more frequently than any other method? According to a recent survey conducted by Morning Consult* on behalf of the...

What Happens If You Die Without A Will?

If you die without a will in Pennsylvania, your assets will go to your closest relatives under state “intestate succession” laws. Dying intestate means that you effectively have no legal will in...