Financial Education

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    Spot the Scam and Stop the Fraud

    June 2, 2025

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    Fake SMS text messages, known as “Smishing,” attempt to collect personal information. Smishing scams appear to be from trusted companies, government agencies, and charities.

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    How to respond to volatile investment environments

    May 19, 2025

    Wealth Management

    This year, even seasoned investors have been feeling at times like they are on a rollercoaster without a safety bar.

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    Five Keys to Investing for Retirement

    May 8, 2025

    Wealth Management

    Making decisions about your retirement account can seem overwhelming, especially if you feel unsure about your knowledge of investments.

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  • A man with gray hair sitting at a dining table looking at his laptop

    Put your best foot forward to avoid fraud

    May 1, 2025

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    When it comes to consumer accounts, knowing how we will and won’t provide notifications or request information from you helps protect your time and money from fraudsters posing as us.

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  • A couple walking in a neighborhood holding hands

    Should You Buy Long-Term Care Insurance?

    March 14, 2025

    Wealth Management

    The longer you live, the greater the chances you'll need some form of long-term care.

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  • A couple meeting with their financial advisor to discuss retirement plans

    How much should you save for a comfortable retirement income?

    March 3, 2025

    Wealth Management
    The number one regret many retirees have is not saving more earlier in life, and their biggest worry is running out of money in retirement.
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  • An older couple building a snowman together outside

    What are your IRA options?

    February 18, 2025

    Wealth Management
    Let’s consider the following scenario. You have $7,000 for an IRA contribution. Should you put the money in a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA?
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  • A photo of two cell phones being held up with a paper heart in between them on a blue background

    It's Not Love, It’s A Scam

    February 10, 2025

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    Online dating is on the rise and scammers are finding new ways to trick those who are looking for love.

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  • An older couple walking their dog in the snow

    End of the year approaches, have you taken your RMD yet?

    December 9, 2024

    Wealth Management

    Tax deferral on retirement savings eventually comes to an end.

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  • A woman sitting at a desk looking at her cell phone with a laptop on the desk in front of her

    New Year, New You. Set Yourself Up for Success in 2025

    December 9, 2024

    Financial Education

    Take a good look at your surroundings and your daily routine. What’s working, and what isn’t? Here are some ideas for things you can do during January to set yourself up for success this year: 

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    Social Media Money "Hacks"

    November 12, 2024

    Risk & Fraud Awareness
    “If it's too good to be true, it probably is.” When it comes to banking “hacks” on social media, this phrase should be a guiding principle.
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