Scammers are sending text messages saying that you owe tolls to MnDOT or E-ZPass.   According to MnDOT, E-Z Pass will NEVER send notifications via text. Before you click on a link or send any money, contact E-ZPass or the jurisdiction in question.

With political and climate change, the likelihood of a disaster affecting our day-to-day lives increases.   Consider, within hours of this writing, Canada threatened to stop exporting electricity to Minnesota, Michigan and New York, potentially affecting millions of customers. Canada subsequently backed down-for now.   If there is a lesson to be learned from this near miss, it is that preparedness is important.

In times of uncertainty, financial security is more important than ever.   Freezing your credit is a simple yet powerful way to protect from identity theft, unauthorized loans, and fraudulent activity.