How to Prep Your Home Before a Long-Term Trip
March 9, 2023

Ways to prep your home before you leave for an extended time away. Embarking on an extended getaway can be exciting. It can be overwhelming, too, especially when you need to be away from your home and personal property for a long time. You want to make sure your home is secure before you leave so you can concentrate on new experiences. If you are …
Romance Scams
February 2, 2023 Personal insights

Victims in the U.S. reported $547 million in losses to romance scammers in 2021. The impact reaches and affects everyone in our communities; It is also estimated only 15% of romance scams are ever reported. What is a Romance Scam? Romance scams occur when a criminal adopts a fake online identity to gain a victim’s affection and trust. The scammer …
How to Create the Best Financial Wellness Resolutions
January 30, 2023 Personal insights

Good health and well-being aren’t things we only want for our physical bodies; we also want them for our bank accounts. There’s no better time to start building financial wellness than the present. Here are some actionable steps to begin your journey to greater gains. Financial wellness means being financially secure enough to meet all your needs …
Fake Fraud Alert Scam
December 14, 2022 Personal insights

If you get an SMS message supposedly from your bank about a fraud alert, be wary. The scheme tries to scare you into believing the scammers are representatives of your bank. An automated SMS message will appear on your phone, claiming to be a fraud alert from a banking institution. It’ll then ask if you recently made an instant payment in the …
Holidays Scams and Schemes
December 1, 2022 Personal insights

The holiday season is fast approaching, and with it, comes new fraud and scams that can impact you. Around this time of the year, there is an increase in deposit fraud, job scams, account takeover, and counterfeit check activity that can involve your bank accounts – but there are other scams to be aware of, too. As your trusted financial partner, …