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7 Community Banking Trends in 2023

Achieving Financial Wellness in the New Year As we head into 2023, several trends focused on technology and improved customer experience are emerging. Banks are keeping a close eye on the economy after record-breaking inflation, rising interest rates, and the cryptocurrency cooldown. But they are laser-focused on the fast-developing technologies that are fundamentally changing the […]

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5 Benefits of Christmas Club Savings Accounts

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Tips for Saving Money for the Holidays Buying gifts, hosting parties, and traveling to visit family are just a few of the expenses that can break your budget every holiday season. Without saving throughout the year, these expenses can easily end up on a credit card. Then you are stuck paying for them the entire […]

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October is Financial Planning Month

Tips for Financial Planning Financial planning is the process of creating financial goals, both short-term and long-term, as well as a plan for how to achieve those goals. October is Financial Planning Month. It is the perfect time to reassess your finances and make small changes. It is time to take action for better financial […]

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#BanksNeverAskThat

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Can You Spot a Phishing Scam? Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. And in this time of expanded use of online and mobile banking, the problem is only growing worse. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission’s report on fraud estimates that […]

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A Good Credit Scores Improves Your Financial Health

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Tips for Improving Your Credit Score Having a strong credit score is one of the most important measures of financial health. It can tell lenders at a glance how responsible your credit use is. The better your score, the easier it is to be approved for new loans or new lines of credit. It can […]

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