Tech Tips & How-Tos

August 7, 2020


5 ways to make your phone last as long as possible While upgrading your smartphone every year or two used to be the norm, the current pandemic and tough economic outlook have mostly put a stop to that trend. It's now common to keep your smartphone for much longer, which means it's more important than ever to find ways to extend the life of your device. Tap or click for simple ways to extend your phone's life. →	This man lost his home to title fraud – see if you’re at risk We warn you about scams and schemes all the time, but here's one you may not know about: home title fraud. Thieves use information easily obtained online to remove you from the title of your own home. This frightening crime is more common than you might think and can have devasting consequences. Tap or click to see how you can protect your home and your equity. →

5 ways to make your phone last as long as possible

While upgrading your smartphone every year or two used to be the norm, the current pandemic and tough economic outlook have mostly put a stop to that trend. It's now common to keep your smartphone for much longer, which means it's more important than ever to find ways to extend the life of your device.

Tap or click for simple ways to extend your phone's life. →

This man lost his home to title fraud – see if you’re at risk

We warn you about scams and schemes all the time, but here's one you may not know about: home title fraud. Thieves use information easily obtained online to remove you from the title of your own home. This frightening crime is more common than you might think and can have devasting consequences.

Tap or click to see how you can protect your home and your equity. →

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