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Olympia Washington
Joined January 2008
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DFI celebrated veterans this week, honoring those who serve—including our staff. We welcomed WA Dept. of Veterans Affairs Deputy Director Solomon Gilbert who recognized the YesVets program’s and their 10,000th hire. Thank you to all veterans for your service!
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DFI honors all who have served this Veterans Day and every day. DFI is proud to have Veterans on our team. Learn about local celebrations at: dva.wa.gov.
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Washington Department of Financial Institutions retweeted
Many Washingtonians want to help people affected by devastating wildfires in the Spokane area and other parts of the state. If you’re giving to non-profits or charities, our office has some tips for how to make sure your donation is benefiting those you want to help.
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Washington Department of Financial Institutions retweeted
People across Washington are looking for ways to help Spokane recover from the disastrous wildfires. The Attorney General’s Office has tips on how to ensure your hard-earned dollars help those in need. Learn more: ow.ly/Zr3950ZxbKX
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If you or someone you know is impacted by any of the wildfires raging in Washington State - visit our Wildfire Resources page dfi.wa.gov/consumers/wildfir… #WildfireResources #WashingtonWildfires #WildfireHelp
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Washington Department of Financial Institutions retweeted
Our thoughts are with the survivors and families of those killed or missing in the Longview disaster. Washingtonians are generous people. We’ve seen that as first responders rushed to the scene, the care the Longview community has shown each other, and the way so many people from across the state are looking for ways to donate and give to the community. If you are looking to donate to Longview families, please give thoughtfully and look out for potential scams or fraudulent solicitations. If you see a charity solicitation that looks suspicious, please file a complaint with our office. atg.wa.gov/news/news-release…
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No one wants to visit the Debt Star, so one needs to maintain funds. Use those Jedi skills to defeat overspending and create peace within your wallet (or account). #MayThe4thBeWithYou
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Become a Jedi Master of your financial life today by visiting our website for resources: dfi.wa.gov/financial-educati…
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It’s Day 5 of #AmericaSavesWeek 2026! Today’s theme, “Your Story, Your Future,” is all about building the future you want—one step, one decision, one goal at a time. What’s one step you can take today to get closer to your goals? #ASW2026
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For Day 4 of #AmericaSavesWeek, we’re focusing on rewriting the debt narrative. Debt doesn’t define you! It’s just one chapter in your financial story. As you work toward paying it down, remember: every dollar paid is progress and proof of your resilience. #ASW2026
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It’s Day 3 of #AmericaSavesWeek 2026: Dream Big, Plan with Purpose! Choose a milestone you want to save for and take one small step toward it today! Learn more from AmericaSaves: ow.ly/SyE250YEGUG #ASW2026
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It’s Day 2 of #AmericaSavesWeek 2026 and today we’re focusing on the unexpected! Life can throw curveballs—bills, car repairs, or medical expenses. Take a moment today to check your emergency fund goal or start one. Even small savings add up to a big peace of mind! #ASW2026
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It’s Day 1 of #AmericaSavesWeek! 🎉 Today we're focused on building a strong foundation: planning, saving, and building habits you can count on. Take a small step that makes a BIG impact: set up or increase your automatic savings transfer today! #ASW2026
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April is our favorite month—not just for spring, but to celebrate #FinancialCapabilityMonth! Follow us for tips to boost your financial wellness.
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Are you interested in learning about working in the financial services industry? Join our mentorship workshop where you’ll get in-person mentoring and meet leaders in the industry! Apply now! Learn more about this workshop and apply on our website: dfi.wa.gov/next-generation-f…
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Pause before you pay. Verify before you send. Don’t send money under pressure. Consumer protection is a shared responsibility. If you shared info with a scammer, visit IdentityTheft.gov. Report scams at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. #NCPW2026
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If you sent money to a scammer, don’t panic—act fast! Contact the company you used, report the scam, change your passwords, and monitor your accounts. Get recovery tips from @FTC: ftc.gov/scammed #NCPW2026
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Spot a scam? Report it! For #NCPW2026, we’re sharing tips to help you identify, prevent, and report fraud. Common scams: imposter scams, phishing texts, investment fraud, romance scams, payment redirection. Report: ReportFraud.ftc.gov Learn more: dfi.wa.gov/10b/en
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Washington Department of Financial Institutions retweeted
🚨 It’s National Consumer Protection Week! Artificial intelligence is making scams look more real than ever. 🤔 That’s why we’re warning about the REAL losses caused by AI scams. #USPIS #NCPW2026 Find the answer at uspis.gov/ncpw-2026.
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The first step in protecting yourself from scams is learning how to identify it. There are many ways a scammer can draw you in and take your money. Don’t fall for it! Visit the FTC website to how to avoid a scam: ftc.gov/ncpw #NCPW2026
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