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I [Julien] hate hotel gift shops.<\/p>\n

Every time I set foot in one, I can feel the insane price premium squeezing money out of me. One time, while visiting Florida, I\u2019d completely forgotten to pack swim trunks. But after seeing the hotel gift shop only sold one pair for $75, I decided pools were overrated anyway. The character Omar from The Wire said it best\u2014\u201da man got to have a code<\/em>\u201d and mine includes not overpaying for anything made out of mesh.<\/p>\n

Years, later, during another trip to the sunshine state I found myself\u2014yet again\u2014 in a hotel gift shop. Only this time; I was more than willing to pay whatever it took to stop a sudden onslaught of allergy symptoms. As I was approaching the checkout line there were two women ahead of me. As one of them raised their phone up to pay, the other woman scrunched up her face the same way I did after seeing the prices. I assumed she was reacting to it as well until I overheard her say \u201cyou fancy<\/em>\u201d to her friend.<\/p>\n

Apparently, she wasn\u2019t reacting to the prices at all. Rather, she\u2019d never seen anyone pay for something using their phone before<\/strong>. She was confused and impressed at the same time. I could see her mind racing as she wondered whether her phone could do it too. <\/p>\n

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\u201cOh you don\u2019t use Apple Pay?<\/strong>,<\/em> her friend replied,<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

and proceeded to break down how much easier it was. For all of five seconds, I could see her entertaining the idea of embracing this new technology. But as you might assume, she reverted back to what she knew; that good ole plastic credit card. If it ain\u2019t broke, don\u2019t fix it right?<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve all had this experience in some form before haven\u2019t we? The only question is; which person are you in this scenario?<\/strong> Are you the early adopter of new technology or among the last to switch until you\u2019re practically forced to. If you\u2019re an early adopter, feel free to exit this conversation\u2014this message aint for you.<\/p>\n

Now that the room is clear of the judgmental eyes and ears of tech-savvy people, here\u2019s what we want you slower adopters to know. There\u2019s a price to pay for being late to the tech party<\/strong> and it gets increasingly more inconvenient, expensive and dangerous over time.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Why embracing \u201cfin-tech\u201d is so important<\/h2>\n

You may be wondering, why change at all? Your way of doing things is still readily available alongside these newer \u201cfancy\u201d options right? That is, until you realize the world is moving increasingly faster around you. <\/p>\n

You\u2019re the person waiting for your server to bring the check only to realize there\u2019s a QR code on the table and you could\u2019ve paid ten minutes ago. Or you\u2019re the person waiting in the longer line while others breeze past you by flashing something on their phone or not showing anything at all. You convince yourself it\u2019s fine and you continue at your comfortable way of doing things. All the while ignoring that over time, minutes turn into hours, hours turn into days and days\u2026well, you get the point.<\/p>\n

Just a few weeks ago we learned that Kiersten\u2019s mother spends hours every weekend balancing her checkbook<\/strong>. She knows online banking exists and even has the banks app on her iPhone. She\u2019s exhausted every time she does it but it doesn\u2019t stop her from printing multiple paper statements and collating receipts to make sure her checkbook matches what\u2019s on her statement.<\/p>\n

We had a similar experience recently with my Mom while applying for a new senior living apartment and needing to provide financial documents. To submit the paperwork we found ourselves sorting through missing account passwords, being locked out of email accounts, waiting on faxes to come through and other tech-related hurdles to finalize the application. Even with our help, what should have taken an hour turned into a week and a half,<\/strong> trips to the UPS store to retrieve faxes with sensitive information on it and hours lost on hold waiting for customer service representatives.<\/p>\n

Our parents are in their 60s and 70s so you might assume we\u2019re being \u201chard\u201d on them. Well, it\u2019s not just them. We know plenty of millennials who clam up at the thought of technology. As one of my high school friends told me not too long ago as I was helping her pull together a 60 second video\u2026 <\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t do computers\u201d. <\/em><\/strong><\/pre>\n
Or as a family member said to us in response to the projects her daughter was learning in school <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m not a techie\u201d.<\/em><\/strong><\/pre>\n
If that sounds like you, then there are a few things you should know.<\/p>\n
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First, change isn\u2019t just inevitable; the pace of change is accelerating.<\/strong> This means the timeline you may have in your mind about how long an existing technology will be the standard is decreasing. So\u2026 <\/p>\n
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if you opt out of trying to keep up now, your chances of ever catching up get smaller and smaller over time<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n
Secondly, many people are locked into the technological pace set by their employers. Corporate bosses know that investing in new technology can be expensive.  So when they decide to do it,  that doesn\u2019t mean the technology is actually new or even up-to-date. Rather, it\u2019s based on what they could afford at the time of purchase. So just because your job is issuing new software, phones and laptops that are<\/strong> new to you, that doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re actually ahead of the curve.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Lastly, your ability to embrace technology isn\u2019t just a matter of preference or taste. Over time, it\u2019s a matter of survival. I\u2019m not just referring to your ability to call for help if you\u2019re in an accident. Your use of tech has huge implications on whether prospective employers consider, your ability to earn income remotely and to avoid overpaying for products and services. We all need money to survive and technology influences our shopping habits, identifies opportunities to save and helps us minimize wasteful spending.<\/p>\n
When you choose to avoid new technology, you’re  volunteering to join the \u201cleft behind generation\u201d.  <\/a><\/span>Share on X<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
You eventually grow frustrated by the way the world works, unable to meet a new set of standards and suddenly forced to deal with feeling unqualified to exist. You don\u2019t realize you\u2019re living in a grace period where others are actually willing to accommodate your way of doing things until all of sudden\u2014they aren\u2019t anymore. The world turns their back on you and you experience first hand how brutal capitalism can be for the under-prepared. This isn\u2019t the premise of some dark, futuristic sci-fi movie on Netflix; this is the world we\u2019re living in right now.<\/p>\n
We don\u2019t want that to happen to you which is why we created the Financial Technology Toolkit<\/strong>. This free guide will help you better understand all of the relevant technological advancements that can help you better understand how to use tech to save money, invest and prevent financial fraud.  Here\u2019s how it\u2019s organized.<\/p>\n
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\u2013Track & Save: <\/strong>a collection of tools, browser extensions and apps to help you track money, spending and make saving easier.<\/p>\n
\u2013Automate Investing: <\/strong>an overview on algorithms, the growth of robo-advisors and how to automate investing to build wealth.<\/p>\n
\u2013Protect & Repeat: <\/strong>tools, settings and tips you should know to ensure your financial life is secure and your privacy is protected.<\/p>\n
\u2013Continued Education:\u00a0<\/strong> a glossary of fintech terms and a collection of books, articles, journalists and media you can use to stay ahead of the curve.<\/p>\n
We even included checklists to keep yourself organized and accountable.\u00a0Enter your email address below and we\u2019ll send your free toolkit straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n
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If you\u2019re already on our mailing list, the toolkit will be automatically sent to you.  <\/strong>If not, complete the form below to get the free download<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Financial fraud is on the rise and fintech can help<\/h2>\n
Everyone\u2019s reasons for using \u201cfintech\u201d are different.\u00a0 Maybe you just want an easier way to send and receive money between family and friends.\u00a0 Or maybe you don\u2019t earn enough money to invest like you want to, but you\u2019re interested in apps that round up your purchases and automatically invest for you.\u00a0 Or maybe you\u2019re just a busy working parent that let too much time go by without learning about this stuff and now you\u2019re feeling a little behind.\u00a0 We\u2019ve designed this simple guide to help you understand what\u2019s new and get you started quickly.  But if you\u2019re still not motivated then consider this.<\/p>\n
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Reported Financial Fraud losses according to the US Federal Trade Commission, [2024] <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Criminals thrive on your willingness to do things the old way.\u00a0  <\/a><\/span>Share on X<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
Just last year, over $10 billion dollars was lost to financial fraud in the US, according to the Federal Trade Commission.\u00a0 This is almost three times the number reported back in 2020.\u00a0 And while the number of reported instances has tapered off, the thefts are occurring for larger amounts per instance. Much of this could be prevented by activating a few settings on your phone<\/strong>, adding layers of security to your arsenal or using privacy tools.<\/p>\n
We don\u2019t want you to be a victim because we know fraud can completely derail your life and discourage you from using tech altogether.\u00a0 So do yourself a favor.  Don\u2019t let any more time go by before you take a moment to learn about what\u2019s changed in the world of fintech.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Welcome to the future.\u00a0 To learn more about this topic and what\u2019s inside the toolkit, check out episode 155 of the rich & REGULAR podcast.<\/p>\n
Julien<\/p>\n
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