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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.

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.

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.

Community Impact Award: Omaha Bridges Out of Poverty

Omaha Bridges Out of Poverty was awarded the Core Bank Community Impact Award for the fourth quarter with a gift of $5,000. They were selected among several other applicants also very worthy of the award. The Committee’s focus is on where “real impact” can be seen and measured, and Omaha Bridges Out of Poverty marked those boxes.

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