Posts Tagged ‘social media’:


Facebook Files IPO – Values Company at Nearly $100 Billion

Published by Tyler R. on February 1st, 2012

If you had the chance to watch “The Social Network”, you know Facebook was founded by Mark Zuckerberg, college roommates and students Eduardo Saverin, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes. Facebook started as a service created in a Harvard dormitory room, used to connect students with others students. Eight years later, Facebook has filed for an I.P.O. With over 845 million active users, Facebook is seeking to raise $5 billion, but believes that could be a much greater number. Nearly $100 billion. Facebook recorded $3.7 billion in revenue last year, up 88 percent from the prior year. This might seem like

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Facebook Changes Privacy Settings

Ever feel embarrassed by a photo posted of you on Facebook? Whether it is a unflattering angle, a weird face, or a slightly compromised situation, Facebook can post somethings we just may not want to be remembered by. And in an age where social media is used by everyone, avoiding that embarrassment can feel extremely crucial. That’s why it is was exciting when Facebook announced they would be changing their privacy settings in favor of personal privacy. Facebook will now allow users to decide whether your friends can attach your name to a photo before it is circulated. As it

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Financial Tip: Protect Your Identity

Published by Don M. on August 15th, 2011

Learning about identity theft is one of those things you don’t feel driven to do until it happens to you. But with identity theft on the rise, the average lose coming in at more than $1000, 10 million American are hit a year, and the average time it takes to deal with identity theft clocking in at more than 330 hours, trust me when I tell you, it is something you just want to avoid at all costs. Luckily, there are ways that you can help protect yourself. if you are dilligent with your bills, are willing to put in

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Follow Check City Online!

Published by Walter D on June 23rd, 2011

If you are reading this that I already know a few things about you. I know you use the internet, I know you like Check City, and I know that you probably like saving money and time and learning about ways you can do both. Well Check City has made your life easy. We have gotten all over Social Media in making our presence known on Twitter, Facebook, Youtube and our Blog. Curious about what you can do to follow us online? Here you go: Facebook. If you want to add a friend on Facebook, you found one. Check City

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Social Networking Could Cost You

Published by Jared W on April 14th, 2010

Social networking using sites such as Twitter, Facebook and My Space are almost as essential to people, and as much of a routine, as getting gas or buying groceries. For many Americans, and others around the world, social networking, especially using these sites is an everyday occurrence and some people may even feel lost without them.  Sites, such as the ones mentioned, allow you to post your daily activities, your pictures, and really any type of social, or even non-social events and happenings that you want,as long as they meet site rules.  People everywhere,including businesses and banks, can then look

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Are You a Web Socialite ?

Published by Tyler R. on January 29th, 2010

You may not know that Check City has unique social media opportunities for our customers, and even for our future customers to stay connected and up-to-date on the financial services industry, our company and a variety of useful hot topics we feel are important to discuss.  Not only can you follow Check City on Twitter, become a fan on Facebook , check out our customer testimonials and commercials on YouTube but we also have this blog that updates daily with important information about the Payday Industry, Local Events in your area, Tax Services (During Tax Season), Other Services we offer,

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