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Did you get a tax refund this year? Here are 7 smart ways to use that money.
According to the IRS, the average tax refund for 2012 was $2,803. With tax season just past and the majority of Americans having received money back, what can you do to wisely manage this influx of cash? Pay down debt This is not how most consumers want to spend their...
The Small Bank Advantage: Service over Services
Looking for a new banking relationship? Choose wisely. Financial institutions are not “one-size-fits-all.” Ask yourself: What are you looking for in a bank? Dig deeper. What services are important to you? Most all banks offer similar products and services. But that’s...
6 Steps to Boost Your Credit Score
More Americans than ever before are resolving to get financially fit in 2014 -- a resolution whose popularity is second only to “losing weight” and “getting organized.” If you’re among the many overcoming financial setbacks, exercise the following steps to get your...
Making Resolutions Stick in Seven Steps
New Year’s Resolutions are made to be broken. We resolve to save more. Spend less. Quit smoking. Get fit. Instead of sticking with those lofty goals, we stink at them. Half of us make resolutions. But a week after the ball drops in Times Square, a quarter of us have...
Reason for the season can’t be bought or boxed: Happy Holidays from Core Bank
The “average” American will spend around $800 on gifts for loved ones this holiday -- more than what he or she earns in a week. Retailers anticipate sales will surpass $600 billion this November and December, accounting for 20 to 40 percent of what a store makes the...
A HELPFUL GUIDE TO SNAGGIN YEAR-END DEALS ON CARS
The car dealership that intimidates you throughout the year is more like Santa than the Grinch during the holidays, gifting the ride on your wish list at a big discount courtesy of manufacturer’s rebates and hard-to-pass-up finance deals. But does this wisdom ring...
Make tax time a little less….taxing.
Taxes are a constant every year. With just two short months before year end, now is the time to get a solid game plan in place for your 2013 tax filings, and 2014 tax strategy. Here are a few tips to get your preparation started. Income tax withholding. Review how...
Core Bank supports crime prevention program in veterans homes
Centennial Bank and now Core Bank with the Senior Housing Crime Prevention Foundation (SHCPF) in 2010. The Foundation along with the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and the American Bankers Association (ABA) join forces to ensure that 40,000 Veterans...
Outsmart Old Man Winter with Home Improvements
Did you hear the dismal forecast? The vaunted Farmer’s Almanac is predicting a torturous mix of above-normal precipitation and below-normal temps this winter. Is your home ready for the frigid onslaught? It’s estimated 30 percent of your heat and, in turn,...
Want to Buy a Home? Why Your Credit Score Matters…
Right up there with your blood pressure, cholesterol and Social Security number, your credit score is one of the more vital numbers in your life. Some scores are healthier than others. Have your finger on the pulse of your credit; a poor score will keep you from...
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.
