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Best Practices for Credit Card Transactions

By: American Heritage11.14.24 Credit Security
While card payments offer convenience and efficiency, businesses must remain vigilant and proactive to ensure that every transaction is secure and legitimate. Learn how to avoid payment hurdles and boost trust, and how accepting credit cards can help your business grow.
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How to Spot Social Media Shopping Scams

By: American Heritage11.07.24 Security Credit
Social media platforms have become a popular and convenient way to discover new brands and products. However, an increasing number of scammers are using these platforms to create fake companies and push nonexistent merchandise to consumers.
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Preapproval: An Important Step in the Loan Process

By: John Lutz10.24.24 Home & Mortgage Auto
There are several steps before you purchase a home or buy your next vehicle. One of the first steps in these processes is to be preapproved for a loan. While a preapproval may seem unnecessary at first, the truth is that it’s a critical step in the loan process which can help make your end goal of buying a home or finding your next car easier.
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Top 5 Things to Do in Philadelphia This Fall

By: John Lutz10.10.24 Culture
Looking for some activities for you and the family to do this fall in and around Philadelphia? The city and its surrounding suburbs have plenty of fun, family-friendly activities that combine the beauty of the fall season with memories that are sure to be cherished.
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Did You Know About these Credit Union Member Benefits?

By: Holly Benedetto10.08.24 Savings & Budgeting Security
When you join a credit union, you join a community. As a member of that community, you get a say as a shared owner of the credit union as well as a host of other benefits, like financial education, events, and discounts! Your American Heritage account comes with special member prices on tickets, insurance, and more. But did you know about these additional benefits?
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Don't Get Scammed Online: Spot the Signs

By: American Heritage09.26.24 Security
We spend a lot of time on our screens — working, playing, shopping, and, of course, banking. Cybercriminals know this and are constantly crafting new ways to access our sensitive information. In this blog, you'll learn about some common financial scams and other social engineering tactics that cyber bad guys use and how to avoid being scammed.

 

 

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