Blogs

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Practices that reduce your spending and save you money The foundation of successfully managing your finances is budgeting, and a pillar of budgeting is learning to distinguish your needs from your wants. If you can’t differentiate those, you could wind up overspending on luxuries that you can’t afford. Give your budgeting skills a refresher by improving your ability to distinguish your wants from your needs. Why Should You Budget For Your Wants? If something makes you happy, why should you deny yourself that pleasure? Haven’t you earned that indulgence for working hard every day? The problem...
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Effective Asset Allocation From Youth to Retirement Whether you’ve recently graduated from college or are winding down from a long career, it’s important to choose the proper investment strategy for your age. With the right approach, you can put your money to work effectively and enjoy greater peace of mind as you draw near to retirement. Investing In Your 20s If you’re in your 20s, it’s crucial to prioritize investing. Thanks to the powers of compounding interest, getting started now gives you a major advantage as you build wealth and save for retirement — even if you can’t afford to invest a...
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Teach your kids about saving money Money management is a complicated subject even adults have trouble mastering. So, it’s understandable that the prospect of teaching your kids about money might not be your favorite parental to-do. Start simply with a simple savings account to teach your kids the fundamentals of saving money. Setup an Account Speak with a Personal Banker who will walk you and your child through the process of opening a savings account or certificate of deposit. Seeing their name on the account will provide your child with a sense of ownership over their money and incentivize...
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Your Online Profile Got Hacked — Now What? Few things can bring on a sense of panic and confusion quicker than realizing that your financial information is compromised. Whether you find yourself unable to access your online app because the password has changed, notice fraudulent charges made to your card or are suddenly missing money from your checking or savings account, the feeling that your financial security is at risk is a terrifying one. The best reaction to such a situation is a measured one that follows certain steps to recovery. Contact Us Immediately Whether the account in question...
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Protect your most important valuables We all have things that we want to keep safe. While we all hope that our homes are an ideal place for that, sometimes it’s a good idea to keep important items in another location. That’s where safe deposit boxes come in handy. What Are Safe Deposit Boxes? We work to keep the money of our accountholders safe, but certain locations offer the opportunity for you to rent a safe deposit box. You can ask a Personal Banker for more information about where your institution offers space for your valuables. While many things in our lives are digital, these storage...