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Getting your finances in shape for the new year
January is the perfect time to make financial planning the foundation for achieving your New Year’s resolutions. Whether your dreams include improving physical fitness, embarking on...
How is a bank different than a credit union?
When choosing a financial institution, people may wonder whether to go with a traditional bank or a credit union. While both offer various services, there are significant differences...
Resource Roundup: Saving for Life’s Biggest Events
Knowing where to begin financially can be challenging if you’re ready to buy your first home, start a family, or save for retirement. Our experts can help you get on the right path....
How to Build an Emergency Fund
Unforeseen events can turn a financial plan on its head. The risk of something unexpected, like a large medical bill or damage to your property, can sap resources that you use to...
How Attorneys and Bankers Can Collaborate for Productive Estate Planning
When focusing on your finances, estate planning might not always be at the top of your priority list. It often entails tough conversations, and when it feels far away, can be easy...
What Is a Recession (And How Could One Affect Your Finances)?
A recession happens whenever the U.S. economy experiences two back-to-back quarters of negative growth.1 That’s the definition that many economists, politicians, and financial...
Breaking Down the Parts of a Check
In the age of digital banking, check writing is a lost art. Still, illustrating the components that make up a check helps you better understand the banking process and how your money...
What Does Graduating in a Recession Mean for Your Finances?
People graduating into a recession face worse job prospects.1 And they can be paid less than young workers who graduate just before (or just after) an economic downturn.1...
A Change in Bank Ownership Trickles Down to the Fine Print
After your bank goes through a merger or acquisition, the subsequent changes will run deeper than just the new name.
If it’s your first time going through a bank merger or...
Customer FAQs on Bank Mergers and Acquisitions, Answered
The news a bank is changing hands or is merging with another financial institution can bring about feelings of unease and stress for its customers. In these situations, it’s natural...
Looking to expand your financial knowledge?
As a true community bank, we believe it’s part of our responsibility to the area we serve to provide financial education. If you’re looking for a foundation to help you take small steps to reach your larger financial goals, our Money Smart classes may be just what you’re looking for. With curriculum provided by the FDIC, these classes are designed for consumers, young adults and small businesses. Keep an eye on our events page to see if there’s a Money Smart class in your area.
