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Tips to Avoid Getting Scrooged by a Holiday Scam
The holidays are supposed to be joyful, so don’t get scammed by a Scrooge out to steal your hard-earned cash (or your very identity). Keep more money in your pocket to spend on your loved ones or to save for yourself by stashing away the following tips, and you’ll...
Your Wallet’s Gone Missing – Now What?
It can happen to any of us, and happens to many of us; according to government statistics, some 900,000 victims of identity theft in 2009 alone reported a lost or stolen wallet was to blame. Be it a pickpocket at the shopping center, or a “misplaced” wallet during the...
Why We’re “Going Casual” This Holiday Season
Undoubtedly, you and yours have holiday traditions, and we at Core Bank are no different. Fridays in late November and throughout December you’ll have the opportunity to see our tradition up close. If you happen to drop by one of our branches and see our team...
Year End Tax Planning Tips
Taxes are a constant every year. But in this big election year, a number of key tax incentives are set to expire. With just two short months before year end, now is the time to get a solid game plan in place for your 2012 tax filings, and 2013 tax strategy. Here are a...
Six Steps to Building Good Credit
Building good credit….it’s a bit of a modern twist on the chicken and egg conundrum – it is harder to get credit until you have a history of repaying credit. While, at first, it seems like an impossible situation, take heart. Because building credit, at...
Refinancing: It Makes Sense (Dollars and Cents!)
No doubt you’ve heard a lot about “refinancing,” what with all the chatter recently about historically low interest rates. While you may know there is no time like the present to refinance, you need to do your homework. Like the terms you agreed to when you first...
Business Plan Basics, Part I: Why You Need One
Few things inspire fear in the hearts of entrepreneurs the way the mere mention of “business plans” do. But developing a business plan doesn’t need to be intimidating. Simplify. After all, developing a business plan isn’t a “choice.” It’s a valuable step in the...
Business Plan Basics, Part 2: Essential Elements
Last week, we presented a blog post on “why” a business plan is valuable -- be it as a means of proving your company’s mettle to outside investors, or as a method of providing structure and organization to one’s business vision. In this post, we will talk about what...
Keeping Your Financial House in Order
Your home may be nice and tidy, but can you say the same for your financial “house”? Just as the space within the four walls that is your home becomes messy if not for regular upkeep, your financial space ends up in shambles if you don’t stay on top of what’s going in...
Small Business Banking: It’s Our Expertise
Small business is the engine that makes the economy run. And access to capital fuels small business. We at Core Bank are committed to providing the financial tools to enable your business to achieve success. Whether you need a loan to expand your business, replace old...
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.
