Financial Tips

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    Estimating Your Retirement Income Needs

    November 10, 2022

    Wealth Management

    You know how important it is to plan for retirement, but where do you begin? One of your first steps should be to estimate how much income you'll need to fund your retirement.

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    Estate Planning: An Introduction

    September 30, 2022

    Wealth Management

    It can be burdensome to wonder what will happen to your estate upon your passing. However, there are plans you can put in place, with the help of professionals, to alleviate some of that weight.

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    Five Saving Tips for Your Future

    September 2, 2022

    Financial Education

    Having a place to put money that you don’t need to spend on bills or necessities can help curb unnecessary spending. A savings account can hold your money for emergencies and be a good way to set aside money for a future purchase.

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    Why Relationship Banking Matters

    July 7, 2022

    Financial Education
    Rather than solely focused on meeting their bottom line, great banks focus on building relationships with their clients. They take the time to understand their business customers’ needs and objectives.
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    Top Tips to Protect Your Business from Cybercriminals

    June 29, 2022

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    Did you know that business bank accounts don’t have the same protections that federal law affords consumers when it comes to recovering from fraudulent transactions?

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    6 Services Every Business Deserves From Their Bank

    June 28, 2022

    Small Business

    When it’s time to choose or change the bank for your business, the selection process can and should be very similar to how you go about choosing the right job candidate to add to your team.

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    Understanding The Lending Process

    May 2, 2022

    Financial Education

    Loans can help you buy something today that you would normally only be able to purchase after years of saving.

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    Understanding Your Credit Pt. 4 - Building and Rebuilding Your Credit

    February 10, 2022

    Financial Education

    Today in our credit series, we’re focusing on building or rebuilding your credit. 

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    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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    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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  • 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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