Financial Health

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.

From FEMA and SBA scams, to charity schemes, contractor imposters, and fake rentals, fraudsters are taking advantage of natural disaster survivors through scams and identity theft. Margarita Alvarez, Wells Fargo head of Payment Risk Programs, shares these tips for stopping scammers in their tracks.

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

It’s your money. You earned it. Here’s how to spend it.

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.

A bank account is more than just a rite of passage for young people; it’s a gateway to financial independence and savvy money management. But with so many payment apps available today, some teens may consider skipping out on a bank account. Here’s what they could be missing.

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 check fraud protection tips.

Harness your philanthropic power by strategically using your time, talent, and money to make a difference.

These sophisticated scams start with a phone call, email, or text that appears to come from a trusted source, so it’s important to know who you’re really talking to. Margarita Alvarez, head of Wells Fargo Risk Payment Programs, shares these fraud-fighting tips.

Credits, deductions, and even saving and giving can help you reduce your taxable income before taxes are due and maximize your take-home pay.

Michael Liersch, head of Advice & Planning, shares tips for college students and their parents.

In Gallup, New Mexico, a financial coach is helping the Navajo Nation and other residents stabilize their finances, build wealth, and avoid high-cost banking alternatives.

Stay informed about scams and fraud to protect yourself and loved ones. A Wells Fargo Advisors gerontologist offers these expert tips for caregivers, family, and friends.

With all that’s happening in the world — from geopolitical tensions and inflation to tech innovations — even seasoned investors may be asking, what should I be doing?