It's May and the spring is in full swing - the weather is getting nicer, and summer is quickly approaching! Many of us will be opening windows to let the fresh air in and doing some spring cleaning around the house, but that's not the only spring cleaning you should be doing. In this month's newsletter, we share five ways to spring clean your savings and some tips on practical budgeting to help you get your finances in shape ahead of summer. We are also giving some helpful security tips to keep you safe, with an infographic that can help you identify and avoid spoofing scams, as well as our monthly fraud tip featuring the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). 

5 Ways to Spring Clean Your Savings

Spring cleaning isn't just for your home! In this article, we'll walk you through ways that you can do some spring cleaning on your savings, including assessing your habits, consolidating accounts to simplify your finances, automate your savings, and more!

May Fraud Tip: Stay Informed, Stay Protected

One of the reasons that scammers are so successful is that many people simply do not know about the various types of scams, the red flags to be on the lookout for, and what actions they can take if they do fall victim. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a government agency that ensures financial companies treat you fairly, has a great resource center where you can arm yourself with knowledge: www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/fraud

May Financial Education Resource

Budgeting is a fundamental part of anyone's finances, and learning about budgeting is one of the most crucial steps to financial education. However, as much as it's talked about, budgeting can be intimidating if you're starting over from scratch or if you've never made a budget before. Our article, "Practical Budgeting Made Easy" can help get you started: usalliance.org/practical-budgeting-made-easy  

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