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Phishing scams, a pervasive issue in the digital age, are fraudulent attempts by scammers to extract personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers, by masquerading as a trustworthy entity. Individuals and organizations alike are targeted...

fraud

At CrossFirst Bank, we are here to help you achieve financial wellbeing no matter where you are in your financial journey. Whether you are buying a home, saving for retirement, starting a business, or navigating a life event, our goal...

community impact, financial education

The holiday season is a time for joy, cheer, and unfortunately, scams. Everyone is vulnerable to holiday scams. They can damage your reputation and drain your resources. In this article, we will be discussing some of the most common holiday shopping scams...

community impact, cybersecurity, financial education, fraud

Boosting Small Businesses and Empowering Nonprofits Doesn’t Stop with Small Business Saturday and Giving Tuesday Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all that we have to be thankful for. It is also the beginning of the holiday giving season for...

community impact, sba, Small Business

By Dr. Christopher Kuehl and Mr. Keith Prather of Armada Corporate Intelligence Published July 26, 2023 The debt ceiling concern has recently been resolved, temporarily tabling the issue for 2023. However, it is expected to resurface in subsequent...

Economy

By Dr. Christopher Kuehl and Mr. Keith Prather of Armada Corporate Intelligence Early May marked the 10th consecutive increase in the Federal Funds Rate  by the Federal Reserve (Fed). The setting of the rate determines much of the pace of...

Economy

On February 15, 2023, CrossFirst Bank hosted an Economic Outlook Update presented by Dr. Christopher Kuehl, Managing Director of Armada Corporate Intelligence. During the live webinar, he provided data to support predictions for inflation, recession threats,...

Economy

Having a strong and secure password is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your online presence, but do you know how to create one that will hold up against malicious attacks? With cybercrime on the rise and hackers launching sophisticated...

cybersecurity, financial education, fraud

By Dr. Christopher Kuehl and Mr. Keith Prather There are many questions about 2023 and the direction of the national economy. The most pressing surround the potential for a recession and the path of inflation. There is fodder for both the “glass...

Economy

More and more states are requiring financial education in schools but teaching children about money has long been left to parents. In order to set them up for financial success, it’s important to start early.   One look at these Eye-Opening...

financial education