by Chris Zlobik | Sep 3, 2021 | Financial Tips, Products & Services
One of the most important tools in your financial toolbox is the debit card you use to get cash at an ATM or use for online and in-person purchases. Here are a few suggestions on how to protect your debit card while also ensuring you have access to your money when you...
by Teresa Sterner | Aug 6, 2021 | Savings & Retirement
Estate planning and protecting your loved ones can seem like an overwhelming task, but it really comes down to a few important concepts. Planning your estate early helps to ensure your wishes are recorded and carried out at the time of your death. It can help ease the...
by Jillian Guenther | Jul 20, 2021 | Financial Tips
Identity Theft is an ever growing and ever-changing threat in the financial industry. Below are several reminders and some useful information outlining what to do should you become a victim of identity theft. This information is helpful in the event that you or a...
by Teresa Sterner | May 28, 2021 | Financial Tips
It’s impossible not to notice that the housing market has taken off in a big way over the past couple of months. More houses are being listed for sale, with properties on the market for a matter of weeks or even days! Full price offers are not unusual and, in some...
by Teresa Sterner | May 10, 2021 | Financial Tips
As an adult, you learn very quickly, the importance of your credit score. In order to build and maintain a good credit score, you need to know what makes up a credit score and what kind of things can impact it, both positively and negatively. Bottom line, it’s one of...
by Teresa Sterner | Mar 31, 2021 | Our Bank
Considering that women first entered the financial services industry in the late 1800’s, but were only allowed to hold clerical positions, the banking industry has certainly evolved over the past 150 years. Compare that to the fact that currently in the United States,...
by Teresa Sterner | Jan 27, 2021 | Financial Tips
Many of us will begin the new year with high hopes of making changes to our daily lives. It’s the season of resolutions both large and small. With the best of intentions, we are going to head to the gym, eat healthier, quit smoking, and save more money. However, in...
by Teresa Sterner | Dec 11, 2020 | Financial Tips
So, let’s face it. 2020 was the worst. The multitude of upsets from the past year are still having ripple effects on many people as we get ready to ring in yet another new year. But what if we look at the past year in review as a learning tool, rather than just giving...
by Teresa Sterner | Nov 24, 2020 | Financial Tips
This Saturday, November 28, 2020 is Small Business Saturday; a day dedicated to supporting the many different small businesses in our community. Falling between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it’s a day to support the local businesses that make up the...
by Teresa Sterner | Oct 28, 2020 | Financial Tips
True story. I was in a store recently and couldn’t find the Halloween-themed section. However, the whole store was covered top to bottom in Christmas decor! It was on every end cap and filled row upon row of the store’s retail space. I asked an associate for help and...
