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Ten Fraudulent Email Red Flags
Fraudulent emails are messages where criminals pretend to be someone you know or trust—like a coworker, company, or financial institution. While many fraudulent emails are easy to spot, some can be surprisingly convincing. Read on to discover our top ten red flags...
The Top 5 Mistakes Homebuyers Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Buying a home is exciting. However, it is also one of the biggest financial decisions most people make. While the process may seem simple at first, common mistakes can lead to stress, delays, or costly surprises. The good news is this: most homebuyer mistakes are...
Why Profitable Businesses Still Run Out Of Cash
Running a business often means carrying the weight of decisions no one else sees. You’re juggling customers, employees, operations, and growth—all while keeping a close eye on the bank account to make sure there’s enough cash to keep everything moving. If you’ve ever...
From Leases to Listings: Where AI Makes a Difference in Real Estate
A property doesn't manage itself. Between tenant turnover, maintenance coordination, lease renewals, and rent collection, the to-do list for a real estate or rental business rarely gets shorter. Most roadblocks that operators run into are not because they lack the...
2026 Core Bank Cares Scholarship Recipients Announced
We are proud to announce the 2026 Core Bank Cares Scholarship Recipients, recognizing seven outstanding high school seniors from the greater Omaha area. Each student was awarded a $2,000 Scholarship for their dedication to volunteerism and commitment to strengthening...
Family Housing Advisory Services Receives Core Bank’s Community Impact Award
Family Housing Advisory Services (FHAS) has received the Q1 2026 Impact Award, receiving a $7,500 grant from Core Bank to help expand access to homeownership education and counseling for low‑ to moderate‑income families across the Omaha–Council Bluffs metro area. As a...
The Tax and Financial Benefits of Homeownership
Homeownership offers more than a place to live—it can also provide financial advantages that support long‑term stability and wealth building. While tax rules vary by situation, understanding the big picture can help buyers make more confident decisions. Financial...
Powering Local Growth: Celebrating Community Banking Month
Every April, Community Banking Month provides an opportunity to recognize the important role community banks play in strengthening local economies and supporting the people and businesses that call our neighborhoods home. At Core Bank, community banking isn’t just...
Succession Planning Done Right: What Business Owners Should Focus On
Succession Planning Is Often Misunderstood For many business owners, succession planning is framed as a checklist: identify a successor, set a date, document a plan. That framing misses the reality. Succession planning isn’t difficult because owners don’t understand...
Nonprofit Spotlight: Q&A With Harrison Phillips of Harrison’s Playmakers
Harrison's Playmakers: Inclusion, Kindness, & CommunityYou might know Harrison Phillips as the New York Jets’ Defensive Tackle. But when he’s not on the field there’s a good chance he’s leading an event for his nonprofit, Harrison’s Playmakers. Harrison Phillips...
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