Watch Out For These Small Business Fraud Schemes

This article was provided by Advanced Fraud Solutions. Small and midsize businesses (SMBs) are increasingly falling victim to fraud operators. Most SMBs believe they won’t be targeted, given their size – they’re wrong. According to the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP), in 2020, 74% of organizations were targets of payment scams. According to the fraud…

Vacation Rental Scams

Are you planning a trip this summer? Or maybe traveling over the holidays to visit family? Your dream vacation might turn into a nightmare if you fall victim to a vacation rental scam. Even if your trip is within the United States and not out of the country, it’s just as easy to fake a…

Quick Solutions to Emergency Needs

Just when everything started to look more positive, February 2021 provided us with record-breaking low temps and snowfall that Texas hasn’t experienced in decades. Sadly, many households didn’t survive the winter freeze unscathed. If the weather has left your family in need of freshwater, groceries, costly replacements, or high-dollar repairs, Resource One has some loan…

Prepare Your Finances Before Buying Your First Home

Thinking about buying your first house? Even if you’re just curious, some real estate agents require proof of pre-approval before they can show you certain homes. To make the preapproval process seamless, your loan officer might request you provide the following documents: Your credit report – Obtain a copy as early as possible and review…

Saving for Summer Fun

Are you looking forward to the summer? Maybe planning a vacation, but not sure how you’ll afford it? Here are a few ways to help you save so you can enjoy some summer fun. Direct Deposit – One way is to automate saving by diverting a portion of your salary into a savings account. If…

Digital Garage Sale Scam

With social media and many websites evolving and integrating, it’s easy for scammers to take advantage of you. By selling things online, scammers will try to use this information to confuse or trick you into giving them the item or service you’re selling online. The scam starts when you sell a good or service in…