5 Tips for Guarding Against Debit Card Fraud

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There’s been an unnerving uptick in credit and debit card fraud since the coronavirus pandemic began in early 2020, but you can take some simple steps to keep hackers, skimmers and identity thieves at bay.

4 Compelling Reasons to Bank Locally

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As the holidays near, a familiar perennial message will start sprouting up in store windows and on social media: buy local. The argument is a solid one, and for many of the same reasons, you should consider banking locally (if you don’t already).

6 Ways to Be Smarter About Saving Money

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Tips for saving money are everywhere you look, yet millions of Americans still struggle to set aside a portion of their earnings. If you’re looking for smarter ways to save money, keep reading!

Mobile Banking Benefits: 5 Advantages of Using Online Banking Apps

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If you’re not using your smartphone to handle the bulk of your banking and money management needs these days, you might find yourself in the minority of today’s banking customers. Free online banking apps are widely available for local and national banks and are consistently winning customers over with an impressive range of benefits designed […]

8 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft

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The internet is a quick and easy way to get a lot of information, communicate with others and stream or download your favorite media. Tasks such as online bill payment and instantly checking your bank account have never been more convenient.  Unfortunately, the internet has also created an easy route for hackers and thieves to […]

11 Financial Literacy Tips for Kids

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Seeing your child succeed creates a sense of pride and accomplishment that’s unlike anything else you can experience as a parent. It’s a fantastic feeling to watch your kids grow as they learn and have life experiences. A significant way you can help foster their future success is to teach your children about financial literacy. 

Pros and Cons of Online Banking and Bill Pay

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Having your money in a secure space is a great feeling, offering peace of mind and confidence. For centuries, we have trusted banks to keep our finances safe. Now, many of these institutions have online functionality that has changed the way we interact with them and manage our money. Is online banking a useful (and […]