Financial Education

  • A close up image of a person holding a smart phone. The screen is bright white and blank.

    Spotting Text Message Scams

    May 23, 2023

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    Scammers send fake text messages to trick you into giving them your personal information — things like your password, account number, or social security number.

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    Converting Savings to Retirement Income

    May 12, 2023

    Wealth Management

    During your working years, you probably set aside funds in retirement accounts such as IRAs, 401(k)s, or other workplace savings plans, as well as in taxable accounts.

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    Effective Payment Solutions for your Business

    May 8, 2023

    Small Business

    Establishing appropriate payment solutions is vital to the operation of your business.

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    Business Succession Planning for Generational Success

    April 28, 2023

    Wealth Management

    Many family businesses don’t last beyond the first generation, and it is even more difficult to prosper beyond the second and third generations.

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  • A smiling photographer looking at photos on her camera while sitting down at a desk

    Social Media Fraud: Artist Scam

    April 24, 2023

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    Social media is a way to stay connected, share our interests and hobbies, as well as connect to the world at large. However, there are some individuals who may exploit the friendly nature of such platforms.

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    Leveraging Enhanced Data to Decrease Costs

    April 3, 2023

    Financial Education

    Does your business accept card payments from either businesses or the government? If so, your business may benefit by processing Enhanced Data. Submitting Enhanced Data with eligible transactions could result in savings on your processing costs.

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    Six Questions To Ask a Trust & Estate Professional

    March 17, 2023

    Wealth Management

    You may have heard that the great wealth transfer is coming. There are estimates of $30 to $70 trillion in assets to be transferred between generations in the coming decades.

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    Capital – What do you need and how do you ask for it?

    February 28, 2023

    Small Business

    The prospect of financing a new business can make the most fearless entrepreneur waver – and with good reason. Lack of capital is one of the primary reasons start-up companies fail.

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    A Closer Look at SECURE 2.0

    February 17, 2023

    Wealth Management

    The major budget package enacted by Congress in December included a subdivision called “SECURE Act 2.0.” The 1.0 version of this package of legislative changes for qualified retirement plans was the “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhan

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    3 Tips to Help Start Your Small Business

    January 27, 2023

    Small Business

    Lay the Groundwork

    You’ve got the idea and are ready to bring to market the next big thing. While your product or service is unique, there are commonalities amongst all successful entrepreneurs. 

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  • A couple looking over their budget together as they have a cup of coffee at their dining table

    Establishing a Budget

    January 20, 2023

    Wealth Management

    Do you ever wonder where your money goes each month? Does it seem like you're never able to get ahead? If so, you may want to establish a budget to help you keep track of how you spend your money and help you reach your financial goals.

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