AS we enter Fire Prevention Month, a period marked by heightened awareness of fire safety and preparedness, it's crucial to protect our physical environment from wildfires and safeguard our financial well-being from potential economic fires.

Just as this season's hot and dry conditions increase the risk of fires, economic factors can also create explosive situations in personal finance. This season prompts us to be vigilant on multiple fronts, from the wildfires that threaten homes and communities to the financial fires that can devastate livelihoods.