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    Why Buy Insurance?

    February 21, 2022

    Wealth Management

    When you drop a quarter into a slot machine, you know your chances of winning are pretty slim. However, risking a quarter—or perhaps much more than a quarter—may be worth it to you if the potential payoff is great enough.

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    Getting Started: Establishing a Financial Safety Net

    February 16, 2022

    Wealth Management

    In times of crisis, you do not want to be shaking pennies out of a piggy bank. Having a financial safety net in place can help ensure you are protected when a financial emergency arises.

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  • A phone screen showing a call from an unknown number

    5 Tips to Protect Yourself from Becoming a Victim from a Scam Call

    February 16, 2022

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    Have you ever answered a call or received a message from an unknown number stating that you owe money to a company you don’t do business with or won a prize for a contest that you didn’t enter?

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  • A photo of a family with the text: Understanding Your Credit Pt. 4 - Building and Rebuilding Your Credit

    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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  • A woman looking at her laptop while her husband and daughter are working on homework behind her

    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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  • A graphic image with lines of binary code in the background and three pad locks in front. Underneath the pad lock, the image reads: Member FDIC.

    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 woman celebrating after going on a run

    Champion the Winter Blues with These Mood-Boosting Tips

    January 26, 2022

    Financial Education

    Cool temperatures and short daylight hours can lead to depressed moods. Beat the winter blues while looking forward to spring with these 4 mood-boosting tips. 

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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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  • A couple meeting with their financial advisor

    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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