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Financial Health

Your 2024 monthly money planner

Whether you’re coming across this page on New Year’s Day or during the holidays or anytime in between, you’ll find small steps to do each month — or any time — so you’ll know how to save money and reach your goals.


Financial Health

Scam-spotters share red flags

How good are you at spotting fakes? Scams can be difficult to detect, but here are some clues to watch for that can help you avoid becoming a victim of fraud.


Financial Health

No, the IRS isn’t texting you, and other things to know about tax fraud and scams

Tax time is historically a prime opportunity for sneaky scammers. Jennifer Hessing, a fraud analytics director at Wells Fargo, shares these red flags to help you outsmart the latest tax fraud schemes.


Small Business

McDonald’s franchisees share lessons learned from more than a decade of ownership

There were nearly 150,000 limited-service franchise establishments in the United States in 2017, and Wells Fargo has a dedicated team to help many of these future entrepreneurs start their business.


Small Business

Betting on burgers: How a mother and her daughters built a McDonald’s franchise empire

A single loan from Wells Fargo four decades ago helped a family build a thriving portfolio of 21 McDonald’s restaurants in South Los Angeles.


Financial Health

Easy ways to prevent check fraud and scams

Although check crimes are on the rise, you have the power to avoid becoming a victim, starting with your pen. Joe Bernardo, Wells Fargo head of Fraud & Claims Operations, shares tips.


Business to Business

4 reasons an ESOP might be right for your business

If maintaining a carefully curated culture is a priority for your business when considering a succession plan, an ESOP may be a good option.  


Small Business

4 things to do before you start a company

Have you considered starting your own business? Many dream of being their own boss, but the process can be daunting. Here is a breakdown of what you should do before you create a company.


Financial Health

How to avoid holiday scams this shopping season

Don’t let cybercrime diminish your holiday cheer. Learn about cyber scams to look out for during the shopping season, how you can avoid them, and what to do if you’ve become a victim.