Financial Education

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    Have You Checked Your Retirement Plan Lately?

    February 9, 2022

    Wealth Management

    It is generally a good idea to review your employer-sponsored retirement savings plan at least once each year and when major life changes occur.

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  • A graphic of a person moving a needle on a credit score meter from yellow towards green. Text above graphic reads: Understanding Your Credit: Part 3 Credit Score Ranges

    Understanding Your Credit Pt. 3 - Credit Score Ranges

    February 3, 2022

    Financial Education

    Today let’s focus on what exactly a credit score is and discuss ranges. 

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  • A top-down photo of two people wearing winter boots, facing each other. They stand on a sharp contrast line where a patch of white snow meets a patch of vibrant green grass.

    Groundhog Day and Predictions

    February 2, 2022

    Wealth Management

    February 2nd, or Groundhog Day, is not a random date. In fact, it is the cross-quarter day, which falls between the winter solstice and the spring equinox.

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    Keep It Private: Tips for Protecting Your Personal Information

    January 28, 2022

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    We live in an increasingly digital world and most of us give little thought to data privacy until after our personal data has been compromised.

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  • A mom holding her baby while going over her finances at the kitchen table. The lower part of the image reads: Member FDIC

    How Your Financial Reputation May Affect Your Retirement

    January 25, 2022

    Wealth Management

    When you maintain a good financial reputation, you reduce the perceived risk associated with lending to you, which can help increase your chances of qualifying for a loan at a reasonable interest rate.

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  • A mobile phone with a Credit Report on the screen showing a score of 680. The background is a chalkboard with the writing: Understanding Your Credit: Part 2 Taking Care of Your Credit Score

    Understanding Your Credit Pt. 2 - Taking Care Of Your Credit Score

    January 20, 2022

    Financial Education

    “New year, new you,” doesn’t just apply to your wellness goals. You can also work on your financial fitness. In our last video we talked about the factors used to determine your credit score.

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    Trust Basics

    January 14, 2022

    Wealth Management

    Whether you are seeking to manage your own assets, control how your assets are distributed after your death, or plan for incapacity, trusts can help you accomplish your estate planning goals.

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  • A graphic of a piggy bank and a stethoscope, conveying the idea of a financial health checkup. "Member FDIC" is written at the bottom of the graphic.

    Why a Financial Health Checkup Makes “Cents”

    January 10, 2022

    Financial Education

    A financial health check can help you determine how well your finances are doing or what you need to work on to reach your financial goals.

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    Financial stability: A lifelong journey.

    January 7, 2022

    Wealth Management

    When you consider a rocket launching into space, or an aircraft carrier traversing the oceans, you understand they are large vessels unable to change paths quickly.

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  • A credit score gauge ranging from poor to good. The needle is stopped on the number 748 in the good range. The image has a title at the top reading: Understanding Your Credit: Part 1. What Determines Your Credit Score?

    Understanding Your Credit Pt. 1 - What Determines Your Credit Score?

    January 6, 2022

    Financial Education

    Understanding your credit can be difficult, so we’re starting a series to break it down for you. First up, we’ll look at the five main factors that affect your credit score.

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  • Two men looking at construction plans for their small business

    Merchant Services Product & Features Highlights

    January 5, 2022

    Small Business

    Wouldn’t it be nice if your business had the ability to take payments on the go? Would sending invoices through email or text message help your business?

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