Financial Education Center

An Education in Financial Matters

If you’re just starting out in the world of banking, it can be very overwhelming. Let’s run through some commonly asked questions as you enter adulthood and transition to a better way of banking.

Wait, Are You Saying the Holidays Could Cost Me Over a $1,000 This Year?!

Are you ready for the holidays? If not, we get it. From the challenges of the pandemic and supply and labor shortages to higher costs for everything from gas to groceries, saving up for the holiday season may not have been exactly at the top of your to-do list.

Update Your Home with a Home Equity Line of Credit

Preparing to make updates or additions to your home can be financially straining. A HELOC home loan is a great way to fund projects, as you’ll be able to use the funds many times for multiple projects, like a new roof in the spring or a new pool in the summer.

When Breaking up With Your Bank Makes Sense

After 100 years in business, we’re very familiar with all things banking. This means we’ve listened and learned from our clients regarding what they want and need in their financial services provider.

College on a Budget

Young people often get their first real taste of adulthood at college. This is their first chance to plan their own schedule, choose their own academic pursuits, do their own laundry, and manage their own finances.

How Biases Can Impact Investors’ Financial Well-Being and Significantly Alter Accumulated Wealth, Part IV

Over the last three parts, we’ve discussed how biases impact our decision-making, particularly when it comes to our investments.