My father was a Military Policeman who served in the 1st Army and later transferred to the 3rd Army during occupation of Germany. During his service he was decorated and acknowledged for his service – which led to him being promoted to Corporal – well, at least for a while. As my mother shares the story, as… Read more »
Month: July 2020
Pandemic Fraud Scams Advisory
A recent advisory from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) details pandemic-related impostor schemes and money mule scams targeting American consumers. Summarized by PCBB, below are some red flags to be aware of: Contact from an alleged government representative to verify, process, or expedite an individual’s economic impact payment. Receipt of what seems to be a… Read more »
Letters From Leton: I’ve Got A Brand New Pair of Roller Skates
One of the joys of summer as a youngster was getting a new toy. Perhaps as you got older it was something more than a toy – rather a gift that helped define you. We had just heard the song, “Brand New Key” by Melanie about roller skates and having fun when my wife shared… Read more »
Understanding Your Credit Score
Your credit score is an important component of your financial health. Your credit score (also called a FICO score) is a number calculated based on your credit history. Lenders use your credit score to evaluate your creditworthiness. In other words, lenders use your credit score to determine the probability that you will repay your loan… Read more »
Letters From Leton: Operator – Can You Help Me Place This Call?
One of the best things about vacations for me is getting to listen to music. Between my Sirius App, iPod, and Internet Radio – KXT (Dallas Fort Worth – great FM Station), I have listened to a wide range of music (interesting what you can do when you haven’t turned on a TV for a week). Recently… Read more »
Letters From Leton: Those Aha Moments!
We have all had those moments. You know those “aha moments” when the clouds part and we understand. Maybe one of your aha moments was in school as a teacher was explaining an algebra word problem. Perhaps it was when you were watching that mystery movie and the detective explains who did it (a great new… Read more »
Letters From Leton: Grape Nehi!
Long summer nights sitting on the porch gives one time to think and reminisce. As the lightening bugs emerge for their nightly dance, the mind returns to a time of tag, hide and seek, croquet with family and friends and the second most important Holiday to a kid (sorry Easter and Thanksgiving, even Halloween), Fourth of… Read more »