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Women’s History Month: Women in Finance
March is Women’s History Month and it’s significant to reflect on the many important contributions women have made to society, including in finance. Women’s contributions and accomplishments have largely been overlooked and consequently omitted from mainstream culture. This month’s observance had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 originally called “Women’s History Week.” Then in 1987, after Congress continued to pass resolutions, the President proclaimed March “Women’s History Month.” Many events over the past half-century have helped to expand the financial rights of U.S. women along with courageous women who persisted to make positive changes for their communities.
First-Time Home Buyers Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) Grant
Envisioning your dream home is easy, but figuring out how to finance it is usually what keeps it from coming true. Here is some good news – the FHLB Grant program can help you achieve homeownership. First-time homebuyers (or anyone who has not owned a home in the past 3 years) can be eligible to receive up to $7,500 in grant money to cover down payment and closing costs through Core Bank.
Find Your Pot O’ Gold and Claim Your Refund
Together with Innovation Refunds, we’re helping business owners, like you, claim their payroll tax refund. You can find out if you qualify at no cost to you.
Changing Seasons: Moving into a Smaller Home
Maybe you or someone you know is considering making a positive change in life with thoughts of retirement. If you are a homeowner, you may be approaching the stage in life to either downsize or move to a completely different location.
Say “I Do” to Your Wedding Budget Before Walking Down the Aisle
If you are planning a wedding, you’ll have to remember that the wedding is about your marriage and not spending over your budget so that you are paying for it for years after your celebration. It would also be better to invest in your housing future by setting aside the extra money you would’ve spent toward the wedding.
Skills Gap Assessments
The gap between the skills that employees currently have and the skills they need to be proficient at their jobs are called skills gaps. As leaders, it is our responsibility to identify these gaps and to approach skills gap assessments and training from a position of positivity.
Tailoring Product Solutions for Businesses
Core Bank understands each company is unique, from the small business to a large corporation, we tailor product solutions to fit your needs. When looking for a financial institution (FI) for your business, you should consider the following questions.
Polar Plunge 2023: Supporting the Nebraska Special Olympics
We had a record year for individual pledges and 72 people on the “Here Comes Trouble” team with the costume theme being Things 1, 2 and 3 Cat in the Hat. The Core Bank team raised a total of $29,297 for the Special Olympics Nebraska.
Pet Love and ‘Barkitecture’
Pet-friendly features for dogs are a popular trend among today’s homebuyers. The number of buyers interested in home features that help their furry family members feel more comfortable is growing.
Home Health Pulse During Heart Month
February is Heart Month and it’s a good time to check your home health pulse. Some questions to ask yourself are your short and long-term personal goals, look at your current home equity and how best to use it, and review the term of your mortgage.
The articles in this blog are for informational purposes only and not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations. When making decisions about your financial situation, consult a financial professional for advice. Articles are not regularly updated, and information may become outdated.