Inflation tends to corrode the value of investment portfolios if not managed efficiently. Therefore, it is necessary to plan investments in a way that beats inflation. [Read more…]
Elements to Consider While Picking Financial Instruments
Numerous traders interact day in day out through the financial instrument transaction that happens over the internet. Trading in financial instruments is mainly about making the price changes on the financial securities work out for you. You can generate abundant profits by utilizing to your advantage any price fluctuations. [Read more…]
Remote Workers Get Paid to Live In These Locations
When you work remotely, you’re not stuck living in a specific city or state. This gives you a lot of freedom, as you can essentially take your job with you no matter where you head. Plus, it creates a unique opportunity. As a means of attracting more professionals, some locations actually pay remote workers to relocate there. If you want to see if these programs could work for you, remote workers are paid to live in these locations.
Tamila McDonald is a U.S. Army veteran with 20 years of service, including five years as a military financial advisor. After retiring from the Army, she spent eight years as an AFCPE-certified personal financial advisor for wounded warriors and their families. Now she writes about personal finance and benefits programs for numerous financial websites.
I Want To Be Rich | Financial Advice from the Wealthy
When you need to know how to get something done, it makes sense to go to the experts. You wouldn’t call a plumber to complete electrical work! You also wouldn’t take advice on how to become rich from a person that is not wealthy. [Read more…]
What Happens When Your Debit Card Expires?
Depending on what financial philosophy you subscribe to, a debit card may be your best friend. Paying with a debit card is a surefire way (outside of loans) to make sure you don’t have any debt. But what happens when your debit card expires?
In today’s post, we’ll answer that question, as well as some related questions.
Why do debit cards expire?
The reason debit cards expire is to prevent fraud. Banks and credit unions make you “renew” your card to thwart fraud.
Think about it. When you’re making a purchase online, they ask for various pieces of information. Name, billing address, card number, security code (CVV), and EXPIRATION DATE.
This also gives the card issuer (bank or credit union) the ability to keep their customer’s identity safe. Every few years, cards get more sophisticated and come up with a new feature. Magnetic strip, then chip reader, then contactless.
Your card number shouldn’t change when it is renewed. The only time your number would change is if you cancel your card, due to losing it or someone stealing it (or the number, expiration date, and CVV), and you need your financial institution to issue you a new one.
Your replacement card
When your debit card expires, your replacement card will come in the mail at least one week before your card is set to expire.
Once you receive your replacement card, activate it, and securely destroy your old card. There are a couple of ways to destroy your old debit card.
- Shred it
- Cut it up and place pieces of the old card in different refuse bins around your home. Better to even throw out pieces across multiple pickups. One week, throw out a piece. Then throw out more than next week. And so on.
- For more…read a related post about recycling bank statements.
Word to the wise
Expired debit cards cannot be used to make purchases. If you try, your card will decline. If you have recurring purchases tied to your card, make sure that’s updated with the new expiration date.
Related reading:
The Things You Need To Do to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft
5 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft from Happening to You
**Securities offered through Securities America, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Securities America Advisors, Inc. Securities America and its representatives do not provide tax or legal advice; therefore, it is important to coordinate with your tax or legal advisor regarding your specific situation. Please see website for full disclosures: www.crgfinancialservices.com
My name is Jacob Sensiba and I am a Financial Advisor. My areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, retirement planning, budgets, and wealth management. Please feel free to contact me at: jacob@crgfinancialservices.com
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