By Kelly “The angry elf” Clemmer, Encompass Marketing Ok, it’s Christmas time, and here you are, reading a financial institution’s blog. Maybe you’re just taking a minute away from the family or your drunk uncle talking about politics… either way, there’s something that we all can learn, financially (when in Rome) from your favourite Christmas…
Month: December 2019
How to spot misleading info online and what to do about it
The case of the Misleading Meme With all the information that’s available online, it’s inevitable that some of it will be wrong. Sometimes it’s a case of inaccurate facts, sometimes it’s opinion, satire or parody, and other times, it’s a case of deliberate attempts to mislead or influence public opinion through alternative media. Either way,…
Top 12 Christmas Destinations (That You Can Afford!)
Wearing 5 layers of clothes? Muddy footprints by the door? Spending your morning shoveling the sidewalk? Winter is here, but that doesn’t mean you have to be! Here are just a few of the best affordable winter vacations this season. Florida Keys This chain of islands connected to the mainland gives you all the benefits…
5 ways to protect your privacy on a new smart device
Whether it was on your wish list, or you gifted one to a family member, chances are someone in your household received a new device that connects to the Internet. While connected devices (also known as “smart devices”) are fun and make our lives easier, they also provide opportunities for hackers to access personal and…