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Ask people about credit cards and you will get a wide array of responses from very positive to quite negative, depending on the person you’re asking.

On National Senior Fraud Awareness Day (May 15), the Securities Division of the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) reminds the families, friends, and loved ones of older Tennesseans that they can help protect vulnerable Tennesseans by keeping a watchful eye for signs of elder exploitation and promptly reporting possible abuse to the appropriate authorities.

April 28 is Teach Children to Save Day! Sponsored by the American Bankers Association Education Foundation, this day serves as a great reminder to parents and caretakers that it’s never too early to help children learn how to manage their money.

There are many scenarios where you may voluntarily or involuntarily be required to decide who you want to do business with when it comes to your finances. These can include the purchase of your small hometown bank by a big bank; your mortgage company selling your loan to a new lender; or maybe you are moving to a new place and must find a new bank or credit union. When these situations occur, you may ask yourself a simple but important questions: “Who am I working with?” and “Who do I want to work with?”

March is known for many things: the start of daylight saving time, the arrival of spring weather, and the blooming of the first spring flowers.

Decentralized finance, or DeFi, is a relatively new blockchain-based set of financial services gaining popularity and acceptance. This alert discusses DeFi, the technology behind it, and how you can protect yourself from falling victim to a scam.

Since 2007, America Saves Week has been an annual celebration as well as a call to action for Americans to commit to saving successfully.

Since 2007, America Saves Week has been an annual celebration as well as a call to action for Americans to commit to saving successfully.

Since 2007, America Saves Week has been an annual celebration as well as a call to action for Americans to commit to saving successfully. Through the support of thousands of participating organizations, including our division, this movement is used to encourage individuals to do a financial check-in that allows them to get a clear view of their finances, set savings goals, and create a plan to achieve them.

Since 2007, America Saves Week has been an annual celebration as well as a call to action for Americans to commit to saving successfully. Through the support of thousands of participating organizations, including our division, this movement is used to encourage individuals to do a financial check-in that allows them to get a clear view of their finances, set savings goals, and create a plan to achieve them.

Since 2007, America Saves Week has been an annual celebration as well as a call to action for Americans to commit to saving successfully. Through the support of thousands of participating organizations, including our division, this movement is used to encourage individuals to do a financial check-in that allows them to get a clear view of their finances, set savings goals, and create a plan to achieve them.

Since 2007, America Saves Week has been an annual celebration as well as a call to action for Americans to commit to saving successfully.

As Tennessee’s insurance regulator, our department’s role is to closely supervise insurers in the Volunteer State as we strive to balance responsible regulation while protecting hardworking Tennessee families.

2021 was a busy year for the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance and our team. Together, we followed our Mission, Vision, and Values as we empowered professionals and protected consumers all year long.

The holidays can be a busy, expensive time of year – which makes it especially difficult to stick to your budget and avoid overspending – and the past 11 months of good financial habits should not be lost in a haze of hot cocoa and gifting.