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The Core Bank blog serves as a resource for customers to learn more about topics like financial literacy, loans, digital banking, real estate, business, and community events. We’re your go-to source for all things banking-related!
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Core Bank, Coming Soon!
In February, Centennial Bank’s board of directors approved a plan to merge with Omaha State Bank. Our teams have been hard at work preparing for this transition, and on September 3rd we will open the doors as Core Bank. We have a new name, but all of the same...
Have you saved enough for retirement?
A number of online savings calculators demonstrate how much your savings will be worth in the future. Just plug in your current savings, how many years you plan to save, and average annual gains and -- thanks to compounding interest -- you see how your savings grows...
How to outfox the grocery store, and save
Our efforts to save $$$ on groceries -- from racking up points on our loyalty cards to clipping coupons -- may be futile, unless we know the tactics employed by retailers to get us to part with our hard-earned dollars. When we’re aware of these tactics, we respond...
To clip or not to clip? Coupon values slide, as consumer goods climb
You don’t have to take couponing to the extreme like the shoppers featured on several reality television shows may, in order to save money. In 2010, the average savings per coupon was valued at $1.44, so you can easily see how even a few coupons per week could add up....
Centennial Bank + Omaha State Bank = Core Bank
In February, Centennial Bank and Omaha State Bank announced their intent to merge. Our two banks have much in common, including shared majority ownership. We have a convenient blend of geographic locations throughout the Omaha, Ashland, and Bellevue communities. We...
For the love of pets: Rover Takes a Big Bite Out of Personal Budgets
We as a country spend more on our “fur babies” than we do on ourselves, dropping a monthly average of $83 per cat and $130 to $150 per dog on basic needs (licensing, food, crates, litter). These conservative ASPCA estimates are two to four times more than we as...
Energy audits: Your guide to saving green via being green
Our utility bill$ have reflected what has been an unseasonably cool spring so far. And there may be no sign of relief (from Mother Nature) as an unseasonably balmy summer may be around the corner. But relief from these costly bills is closer than you think … and you...
Simplifying Saving for College
Whether you’re returning to college or saving for a child’s education, know that embarking on a savings planright now is a cost-effective way to pay for college. By investing, it’s estimated you’ll pay less than half what your counterparts relying on loans will pay...
Countdown to Tax Day: Tips to make prepping your taxes a little less taxing
Whether you prepare your own taxes or have a trusted professional do it for you, taxes are a certainty -- with a fast-approaching deadline! Here are a few tips to make prepping your taxes a little less taxing. First, simplify. Make the process less daunting. Start...
Bank Ownership Announces Plan to Merge
David Scott, Chairman of the Board for both Centennial Bank and Omaha State Bank, is pleased to announce the intended merger of these two entities. The union will create synergy between the two banks, and expand the reach and resources of both banks while providing...
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.
