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It’s Not a Matter of If, but When… 17.6 million people experienced identity theft in 2014. 63% of confirmed data breaches involved weak, default, or stolen passwords. Identity fraud is a serious issue. Fraudsters have stolen $112 billion in the past six years, equating to $35,600 stolen per minute. Common Cyber Threats Email Account Takeover What is it? A cybercriminal hacks an email account and reads emails to learn about…
Seth Carter, an associate financial planner at Partners in Financial Planning, LLC, visited Professor Clements' Careers in Real Estate (1014) class on November 30th.
Gas prices seem to have a mind of their own this year. While the Charleston, SC and Roanoke, VA areas weren’t hit the hardest, prices still rose to about $4.60 per gallon this summer.1 After months of global economic volatility impacting prices at the pumps, purchasing an electric vehicle (EV) is becoming more appealing. For example, Teslas are sleek, fun cars of the future, and even major car makers like…
It was a great day at Richfield Living’s first Wellness Day event to promote their 8 pillars of wellness - Physical, Spiritual, Financial, Emotional, Vocational, Social, Intellectual and Environmental. Partners in Financial Planning was a participant with team members Stephen Bain and Seth Carter.
We know you have so many options for working with an advisor. Thousands of firms are at your fingertips, especially in a world gone virtual. How do you even begin to choose? The relationships we develop with clients go far beyond finances. We enjoy creating deep, long-lasting connections with people who enjoy our company and trust in our advice. That’s why we wanted to share the Partners in Financial Planning…
Twelve non-profits have been featured on Buzz since the debut in August 2020 on Blue Ridge PBS. A look back at all the good that was buzzing around at Buzz4Good.
According to the FBI, more than 114,000 people fell victim to phishing schemes in 2019, collectively losing around $57 million. With the holiday season quickly approaching, phishing schemes will inevitably increase. Phishing is a method of identity theft that provokes individuals into giving up personal information. These types of schemes typically come in the form of a text, email, or website. It’s important to understand what phishing is, what it looks like, how you can be prepared for it, and what to do if you fall victim to one of these tricks.
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