Core Bank and Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) are reminding consumers that banking locally is an investment in the community and creates a lifelong relationship with a hometown lender with community ties and a vested interest in their customers’ financial success.
Romance scams are emotionally manipulative and financially devastating, but knowledge is power. By recognizing the warning signs and staying cautious in online relationships, you can protect yourself and your loved ones from falling victim to these scams.
February is International Friendship Month, celebrating and strengthening the bonds we share with those closest to us. The month has various holidays bringing together friends for “Galentine’s Day” and the Super Bowl. Friends can have a surprisingly strong influence on your financial attitudes and behaviors, often without you even realizing it.
Core Bank and the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) are offering tips to help customers plan for their financial future by establishing and maintaining good credit habits for January’s Financial Wellness Month.
Radon awareness is crucial, as this invisible, odorless gas poses significant health risks. The EPA designates January as National Radon Action Month, a time when health agencies across the country urge all Americans to have their homes tested for radon.
The New Year is an excellent time to reset and focus on your financial goals. helpful to take stock of your finances now. Get a jump start on resolutions to improve your financial fitness with these ideas.
When you open a CD, it is clear exactly how much money you will earn in interest by the end of the CD term. It is just a matter of applying the interest rate and doing simple math as your rate won’t change during the CD term. Put your money into a high-rate certificate of deposit and reap the rewards of our special offer interest rates.
Criminals are always on the lookout to scam their next victim. Their goal is to get hold of your hard-earned money. So how do you avoid scams and theft while keeping your money safe? Here we will focus on the latest – mail theft, which sounds surprising with the rise of technology and online scams.
Trips, falls, thefts, fires and pet-related accidents are among the insurance perils of the holiday season. According to claim-related data from past years, the average homeowners’ loss from fire or lighting is almost $84,000. Average costs of bodily injury or property damage liability claims came in at $31,690. To minimize your claims risk, consider adding these to your to-do list.
International Fraud Awareness Week is observed globally in the third week of November. This year, the event takes place from November 17–November 23 to raise awareness of fraud through fraud prevention campaigns and education.
We’d love to see your smiling face in person, but we know that your banking needs happen 24 | 7 | 365. Feel free to bank from your couch, your office or a beach somewhere warm.